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G5 Advocacy and Argument: Drilling for Oil

Question

Should we drill for oil?

Viewpoint 1

These lands should be used for their rich natural resources.

Viewpoint 2

Oil well drilling will harm the environment.

Critical questions

Will opening more land to drilling ease oil prices?
What environmental risks are associated with oil well drilling? What can be done to mitigate those risks?
Which areas should be off limits to oil exploration? Which should be opened?
What alternative energies should we consider?