Friday, May 15
MY OPINION!!!!!!!!!!
When I first started this project, before I knew any of the details, I didn't think that we should drill in ANWR. But after all these months of research, I know that drilling there won't hurt the environment as much as I had thought, and also that we are only considering oil exploration in 8% of the ANWR Coastal Plain. Now, my personal opinion is that we should drill. I don't think that ANWR drilling would entirely get the US out of an energy crisis, but it would help. Looking farther into alternative energy sources would help more, though.
Sunday, May 3
"The truth about ANWR" Email
Taken directly from Snopes.com, where is was up for discussion. See what Snopes said about it at the bottom.
And some perspective:
Note where the proposed development is, the ANWR Coastal Plain.
This is what TV people and other "greens" show you when they talk about ANWR. And they are right; these are photos of ANWR.
Isn't ANWR beautiful? Why drill there and destroy the beauty?
Well, that's not exactly the truth.
Remember?
The proposed drilling spot is on the coastal plain.
That look like the coast?
No.
This is where we really want to drill:
As you can see, it's pretty barren.
Another reason people don't want to drill is because it will effect the wildlife.
Doesn't it look like these caribou are really bothered by the drilling on Prudhoe Bay?
This bear really seems to hate that pipeline, which accounts for 17% of oil production in the USA.
First, do you know what ANWR is?
ANWR = Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Now a comparison:
ANWR = Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Now a comparison:
And some perspective:
Note where the proposed development is, the ANWR Coastal Plain.
This is what TV people and other "greens" show you when they talk about ANWR. And they are right; these are photos of ANWR.
Isn't ANWR beautiful? Why drill there and destroy the beauty?
Well, that's not exactly the truth.
Remember?
The proposed drilling spot is on the coastal plain.
That look like the coast?
No.
This is where we really want to drill:
As you can see, it's pretty barren.
Another reason people don't want to drill is because it will effect the wildlife.
Doesn't it look like these caribou are really bothered by the drilling on Prudhoe Bay?
This bear really seems to hate that pipeline, which accounts for 17% of oil production in the USA.
What did Snopes say?
Snopes said that the email was very "scant and one-sided," or only proposed ideas that support oil production. They did give a brief summary of both sides.
Snopes said that the email was very "scant and one-sided," or only proposed ideas that support oil production. They did give a brief summary of both sides.
Monday, April 27
Reasons Why Drilling in ANWR Won't Help
Source: http://blogs.edf.org/climate411/2008/09/11/anwr_oil_drilling/?gclid=CJr61cCbkZoCFQgNDQodGFp_GQ
1. Not produce much oil
There is not enough oil in ANWR to get the US out of the energy crisis.
There is not enough oil in ANWR to get the US out of the energy crisis.
2. Not lower gas prices
What's mainly driving gas prices up today is increasing demand. Drilling in ANWR would not lower the demand.
3. Harm the environment
People who have supported drilling in ANWR have often classified ANWR as a wasteland. But environmentalists say that it is a vitual part of the environment.
4. There are other places to drill.
4. There are other places to drill.
Saturday, April 25
Poll
I posted a poll on Yahoo! Answers asking if people thought that drilling in ANWR would get the US out of the energy crisis, and immediately people started answering. Within the first few minutes I had 20 answers.
Selected answers:
From NAP BQ
Basically, yes. Think of all the money foreign oil producing countries get from us. We could keep most of that money here. Then, the U.S. can invest more into energy research.
From Kman
No. There simply isn't enough oil there.
It would take a decade to develop, and even then the most optimistic estimate is 0.4 to 1.2 percent of world oil. The Saudi's could easily lower production to offset any relief from Alaska.
The only way to get the US out of the energy crisis is to use less foreign energy and develop electric and hydrogen based infrastructure.
From Zach V
It's a fall on plan and it certainly wouldn't hurt trying.
Those against it are too ideological and thus can't see the pragmatic solutions to the energy crisis. Even though drilling in ANWR will help fix the energy crisis, opponents simply oppose it because it won't magically fix the entire solution.
Selected answers:
From NAP BQ
Basically, yes. Think of all the money foreign oil producing countries get from us. We could keep most of that money here. Then, the U.S. can invest more into energy research.
From Kman
No. There simply isn't enough oil there.
It would take a decade to develop, and even then the most optimistic estimate is 0.4 to 1.2 percent of world oil. The Saudi's could easily lower production to offset any relief from Alaska.
The only way to get the US out of the energy crisis is to use less foreign energy and develop electric and hydrogen based infrastructure.
From Zach V
It's a fall on plan and it certainly wouldn't hurt trying.
Those against it are too ideological and thus can't see the pragmatic solutions to the energy crisis. Even though drilling in ANWR will help fix the energy crisis, opponents simply oppose it because it won't magically fix the entire solution.
Wednesday, April 22
Top 10 Reasons to Drill in ANWR
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.
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.
Saturday, April 18
Myth vs. Fact
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.
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.
Saturday, February 28
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