So why don't we just drill in Alaska?

So why don't we just drill in Alaska?
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answer:Well I’ve got a 2-parter for you. The US is looking to perform their drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and if they go ahead with the plan the environmental damage will be quite severe. Essentially the question is, is the damage you guys do to the environment up there for the sake of drilling (money, power) enough to outweigh the damage that will be caused? Personally, I don’t think so. The second thing I want to say is that the answer to the oil crisis isn’t to find and tap new reserves, it’s the reduction of need that is important. There should be much more focus in how to conserve energy and more money put toward alternate fuel resources (renewable in particular). Earth Day is a good excuse to bring that to attention to everyone!
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