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Former President Jimmy Carter, honored for ANILCA and other Alaska environmental work, dies at 100


Published on 2024-12-29 22:40:57 - MSN
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  • Former President Jimmy Carter was honored on Wednesday by the Alaska Wilderness League for his conservation work in the state. The Mardie Murie Lifetime Achievement Award recognized Carter's role in creating and passing the 1980 Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act.

The article from MSN discusses the legacy of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100. It highlights his significant contributions to environmental conservation, particularly in Alaska. Carter is celebrated for his role in the passage of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) in 1980, which doubled the size of the National Park System by protecting over 100 million acres of Alaskan land. This act was pivotal in preserving vast wilderness areas, national parks, wildlife refuges, and wild and scenic rivers. Additionally, the article mentions Carter's broader environmental efforts, including his advocacy for energy conservation and renewable energy sources during his presidency. His commitment to environmental issues was recognized posthumously, underscoring his lasting impact on conservation in the United States.

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