VIctory! Federal Judge Blocks Oil Companies From Drilling In Arctic Waters
source: http://www.care2.com/causes/environment/blog/federal-judge-suspends-arctic-oil-drilling-cite...
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Since the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling rig in April, all eyes have been on BP and the growing disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, but this uncomfortable exposure hasn't stopped big oil and gas companies from continuing their destructive practices in other parts of the country.
Thanks to federal judge's recent decision, however, they will be forced to suspend their plans for developing oil and gas wells on billions of dollars in leases in the Arctic waters of the Chukchi Sea.
Unfortunately, the judge's decision to halt Arctic drilling only temporarily suspends the leases while further environmental analysis is conducted. There is still a chance that this vital polar bear and whale habitat could be invaded by oil and gas companies.
Is there any way to drill in Arctic waters without endangering the environment? Vote in poll: http://ow.ly/2fGoA
Thanks to federal judge's recent decision, however, they will be forced to suspend their plans for developing oil and gas wells on billions of dollars in leases in the Arctic waters of the Chukchi Sea.
Unfortunately, the judge's decision to halt Arctic drilling only temporarily suspends the leases while further environmental analysis is conducted. There is still a chance that this vital polar bear and whale habitat could be invaded by oil and gas companies.
Is there any way to drill in Arctic waters without endangering the environment? Vote in poll: http://ow.ly/2fGoA
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smokeyroad
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... "oil" companies have little to do with oil and everything to do with dragging around their huge erector sets at will.
- 1 year ago
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smokeyroad
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EthicalVegan
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How the hell did I miss out on THIS amazing story?!? Thanks for posting this.
- 1 year ago
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EthicalVegan
