Found at http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/770968/posts. I have no proof other than that that this is true. They are from 2002 so they might not by true now...
Myth: There's only a 200-day supply there.
Fact: US Geological Survey estimates there is 16 billion barrels of recoverable oil.
Myth: 95% of the 1,500 miles of the Arctic coastal plain is already used for oil drilling.
Fact: Only 14% of the Arctic coastal plain is used.
Myth: The Arctic coastal plain is America's last wilderness and must be protected.
Fact: Alaska coastal plain is already very well protected.
Myth: Oil exploration would destroy the habitat of polar bears.
Fact: Alaska has around 2,000 polar bears -- a good amount. The administration has estimated that only 15 polar bear dens are on the coastal plain.
Myth: Prudhoe Bay has been littered with oil and chemical spills.
Fact: Alaska's Arctic slope is still pristine. The few oil and chemical spills have almost always been confined to frozen gravel pads where they have been easily cleaned up.
To see the others go to http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/770968/posts.
"Do you want oil, or do you want wildlife? You can't have both." ~ Peyton Knight
Burning Questions Answered
What is ANWR?
ANWR stands for the Arctic Nation Wildlife Refuge. It is located in the Northeast corner of Alaska and is about the size of South Carolina.
What is the Arctic Circle?
The Arctic Circle is a circle/oval/shape around the North Pole, at approx. 66.5° N.
Why is drilling in the ANWR an issue?
Drilling in the ANWR has been an issue since 1977, but no doubt is it a current issue. The ANWR is believed to have a large supply of crude oil, that can be made into gasoline and possibly get the USA out of the energy crisis, though environmentalists say drilling there would mean ruining the eden, one of Earth's last untouched places, which could lead to harming the polar bears, caribou and other wildlife, though not many, if any, live in the 8% of the ANWR Coastal Plain that is being considered for oil exploration.
Who supports/opposes drilling in the ANWR?
Typically, Republicans support drilling and Democrats oppose it, though that is not always the case. Some people who support drilling in ANWR are George Bush and Sarah Palin, some people who oppose are Barrack Obama. 75% of Alaskans support drilling in ANWR.
Why would drilling in the ANWR be a good idea?
Drilling in the ANWR would be a good idea because it is possible that it could help us come out of an energy crisis. Many people claim there is an eco-friendly way to drill, but environmentalists disagree.
Why would drilling in the ANWR be a bad idea?
Drilling in the ANWR would be a bad idea because doing so would most likely destroy it (ANWR) and contribute to global warming. There is a large population of caribou and polar bears in ANWR that could be killed or hurt if oil exploration is started.
ANWR stands for the Arctic Nation Wildlife Refuge. It is located in the Northeast corner of Alaska and is about the size of South Carolina.
What is the Arctic Circle?
The Arctic Circle is a circle/oval/shape around the North Pole, at approx. 66.5° N.
Why is drilling in the ANWR an issue?
Drilling in the ANWR has been an issue since 1977, but no doubt is it a current issue. The ANWR is believed to have a large supply of crude oil, that can be made into gasoline and possibly get the USA out of the energy crisis, though environmentalists say drilling there would mean ruining the eden, one of Earth's last untouched places, which could lead to harming the polar bears, caribou and other wildlife, though not many, if any, live in the 8% of the ANWR Coastal Plain that is being considered for oil exploration.
Who supports/opposes drilling in the ANWR?
Typically, Republicans support drilling and Democrats oppose it, though that is not always the case. Some people who support drilling in ANWR are George Bush and Sarah Palin, some people who oppose are Barrack Obama. 75% of Alaskans support drilling in ANWR.
Why would drilling in the ANWR be a good idea?
Drilling in the ANWR would be a good idea because it is possible that it could help us come out of an energy crisis. Many people claim there is an eco-friendly way to drill, but environmentalists disagree.
Why would drilling in the ANWR be a bad idea?
Drilling in the ANWR would be a bad idea because doing so would most likely destroy it (ANWR) and contribute to global warming. There is a large population of caribou and polar bears in ANWR that could be killed or hurt if oil exploration is started.
Saturday, April 18
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