I know that you all have become dedicated readers to this blog over the last month, and as this project dwindles down I hope you all have grasped the message I am delivering: OFF SHORE DRILLING IS NOT THE ANSWER!!!!!. Unfortunately, we live in a country that is completely dependent on oil and it is not a reality to believe that our country could exist without US oil wells. Every industry in the United States relies on oil as an integral part of production. For example, did you know that it takes three quarters of a gallon to produce one pound of beef? I find this fact shocking, and just another reason why the time to act is now. And with the recent Deepwater Horizon spill plaguing the Gulf Coast, the time to act is NOW. We simply cannot continue building new oil rigs with the lax regulations and guidelines that have been enough in the past.
Furthermore, currently oil is plentiful and abundant in various regions that could lead to better US prices. However, are we willing to destroy the environment to get these resources? Not to mention, putting the time and money into exploring these regions will only delay alternative fuels in America from becoming a reality. The arctic region, specifically Alaska, has been under pressure to search for new oil fields. This national geographic blog by a nature photographer captures why this cannot happen in her photographs that speak a thousand words. Look at the animals, and think of them singing the Beatles song below when you vote this November.
You are completely right. The time to act is now! Americans are in dire need of changing their habits in regard to oil consumption. When the overall habits of Americans change, the use of oilrigs will become increasingly smaller. It seems like a simple idea, reducing our oil use, but in reality it is a daunting task. So, we must start acting now. The use of electric cars or alternate transportation (like biking) has become increasingly popular, and hopefully will become even more common in the future. Our routines of today have significant effects on our routines of the future. We need to act now and stop further offshore drilling that could potentially cause yet another oil spill.
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