Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
With this week’s reading in mind, research plans to drill for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Specifically, find out:
- How much crude oil is thought to be available in Alaska?
- Based on your answer above, how many years would that amount feed America’s oil needs?
- Now, based on both your answers above, do you believe that we should “Drill here, drill now?” Support your opinion.
NOTE: I suspect that this issue could become a heated discussion, so please keep all of your comments polite—and no personal attacks on anyone’s posts. REMEMBER TO FOCUS ON THE SCIENCE–NO POLITICS!
