Oil reserves under Alaska's North Slope would meet world demand for only six months at present rates of consumption.

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The U.S. Geological Survey estimates that the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) on Alaska's North Slope contains billions of barrels of oil, but even this substantial amount would only meet the world's oil demand for a relatively short period, around six months, given the current global consumption rates.

Oil Reserves Under Alaska's North Slope Would Meet World Demand