ConocoPhillips Willow Project Approved in Alaska

Summary

ConocoPhillips Willow Project approved in Alaska for Arctic oil drilling despite climate concerns.

Score Rationale

Willow Project represents major Arctic oil expansion with estimated 600M barrels over 30 years, generating ~280M metric tons CO2 equivalent. Maximum emissions_magnitude (5) and trajectory (5) due to new fossil fuel infrastructure. Breaking news (1.3 recency), industry-leading scale (1.3), fossil fuel sector modifier (1.15). No sustainability claim present - this is regulatory approval announcement, not corporate greenwashing. High G-score reflects substantial environmental harm; minimal C-score reflects absence of misleading environmental claims.

Source Quote

ConocoPhillips Willow Project approved in Alaska for Arctic oil drilling despite climate concerns