ANWR Research Paper

The world’s oil supply isn’t renewable.  Knowing that, I think we need to improvise and create alternatives that don’t consume oil.  This unrenewable resource is a necessity in our daily lives; once it’s gone we will have to adjust rapidly.  That is why I think we need to start changing the way we manufacture things, to waste less oil.  Taking small steps towards a more stable environment is the best option for the United States.  Because now that oil in the United States is running low, we are relying on other countries to supply us with their resources.  Harming wildlife, creating pollution, and wasting resources is what is harming our planet.  Change is the first act we need when solving this growing problem.  Drilling for more oil isn’t solving the problem; it is creating more problems.  Although 750,000 jobs were promised with the drilling process in Alaska, in reality when the oil drilling is over there won’t be a need for these workers.  Oil drilling isn’t the best answer to solving this problem; it’s an excuse. 

                
The economical pros of this project are turning heads across the nation.  A rumored 750,000 jobs will be created if the government can drill for oil.  Supposedly prices are going to quickly drop if oil is found.   Evidently along with that, revenues will be enhanced.  That’s not all, an alleged 4.2 billion dollars will be made.  How should we know this is the truth?  How do we know this isn’t a scam?  What happens when the oil runs out?  All of the job opportunities will have vanished, prices will rise, and revenues will disappear.  We’ve only been hearing one side of the story.

                
With economical values comes risks for the environment.  The wellbeing of the ANWR animals will be at stake once this harmful project commences.  Habitats will be destroyed, along with innocent animals that will be ripped away from their homes.  Pollution concerns are another major con of drilling for oil.  Hazardous fumes, construction sites, and waste will be produced in the refuge.  Nature will soon become a destructive industrial site.  A refuge is supposed to be a safe, stable environment for animals to live.  The animals may not be able to survive with the chemicals in the air and the pollution covering their homes.  For the sake of the animals we need to rethink our drilling decision, because the jobs are temporary, the revenues won’t last, and low prices are only momentary.  But the harm done to the wildlife and environment is permanent. 

                
Many people across the nation have realized the benefits and disadvantages of drilling for oil in the ANWR.  It has been brought to the attention of citizens throughout the nation.  People are amazed by the job creation and the amount of money being raised, but that is only one side of the story.  On the other hand people haven’t realized the negative effects this project can have on the environment.  Like I said before, the effects on the environment are permanent.  Once we drill for oil we can’t take it back.  Citizens of the United States can’t seem to see past the money, jobs and revenues.  But once you can see past the advantages you will realize the problems.    

                
In my opinion drilling for oil is an excuse.  The government is aware that one day the oil supply will run out.  We as Americans choose to use all of the oil at a rapid pace.  Instead of wasting oil maybe we can invent new alternatives that can enhance technology and energy efficiency.  This time the inconveniences outweigh the profit, proving that there are other options that can improve our economy and our planet.