Source:http://www.anwr.org/ANWR-Basics/Top-ten-reasons-to-support-ANWR-development.php
1. Only 8% of ANWR is being considered for exploration
Only 1.5 million acres (8% of ANWR) is even being considered for development. The remaining 17.5 acres (92% of ANWR) will remain permanently closed for any type of development.
2. Revenues to the State and Federal Treasury
Federal revenues would be enhanced by billions of dollars from bonus bids, lease rentals, royalties and taxes.
3. Jobs to be Created
Between 250,000 and 735,000 ANWR jobs are estimated to be created by development on the Coastal Plain.
4. Economic Impact
Between 1977 and 2004, North Slope oil field development and production activity contributed over $50 billion to the nations economy.
5. America's Best Chance for Major Discovery
The Coastal Plain of ANWR is America's best possibility for the discovery of another giant "Prudhoe Bay-sized" oil and gas discovery in North America.
6. North Slope Production in Decline
The North Slope oil fields currently provide the US with nearly 16% of it's domestic production.
7. Imported Oil is Too Costly
In 2007, the US imported an average of 60% of it's oil and during certain months up to 64%, which adds up to about $330 billion in oil imports.
8. No Negative Impact on Animals
There is no negative impact on animals.
9. Arctic Technology
Arctic technology hgas greatly reduced the "footprint" of oil development.
10. Alaskans Support
More than 75% of Alaskans favor exploration and production in ANWR.
"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.
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