In recent years, energy policy has increased as a political issue and topic in the United States. Energy shortages and rising gas prices have always been lingering issues for the U.S. and its citizens. People want change and they don’t want to be so dependent on foreign oil. In wanting fewer imports they don’t realize that means drilling our own soil, and not many places are available for such activities. This leaves places like the ANWR vulnerable to those who are looking for local petroleum. Although the ANWR has large reserves of oil it is a protected wildlife refuge and this is why drilling here becomes a debate.
Other people should be informed on issues such as this that concern the environment and the animals involved in its ecosystem. One point which is often discussed are the pros versus the cons of drilling in the refuge. Potentially, very large amounts of oil are in the refuge, but the environmental impacts could be more serious than a person may think.
Based on recent article examination and research this report assesses the problems associated with drilling in the ANWR, the views and reasoning behind both sides of the debate, and information to educate someone before they decide where they stand on the issue. While both supporters and opposers argue drilling in the ANWR, the truth is that alternative …show more content…
Approximately 8,900,000 acres were set aside as a natural preserve in 1960 to protect the area's fish and wildlife populations, as well as the cultures of the Inupiat Eskimo and Gwich'in Indians. In 1980, an additional 9,160,000 acres were also set aside under the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. The ANWR is managed by the US Department of the Interior (Driscoll, Sally, and Marcus Griswold par.
Other people should be informed on issues such as this that concern the environment and the animals involved in its ecosystem. One point which is often discussed are the pros versus the cons of drilling in the refuge. Potentially, very large amounts of oil are in the refuge, but the environmental impacts could be more serious than a person may think.
Based on recent article examination and research this report assesses the problems associated with drilling in the ANWR, the views and reasoning behind both sides of the debate, and information to educate someone before they decide where they stand on the issue. While both supporters and opposers argue drilling in the ANWR, the truth is that alternative …show more content…
Approximately 8,900,000 acres were set aside as a natural preserve in 1960 to protect the area's fish and wildlife populations, as well as the cultures of the Inupiat Eskimo and Gwich'in Indians. In 1980, an additional 9,160,000 acres were also set aside under the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. The ANWR is managed by the US Department of the Interior (Driscoll, Sally, and Marcus Griswold par.