Stop Oil Drilling in ANWR
Hi. I am Andrew and I am a student from Nicaragua. Have you ever thought about what is going to happen to all the wildlife that lives in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Alaska if the United States continues drilling for oil there? I bet you did not know that there are more than 40 mammal species, 40 fish species and 200 bird species that live there. Imagine if all these animals became extinct only because the United States wants more oil. This petition is asking the United States to stop drilling for oil in the ANWR. The United States should not drill in ANWR because it will destroy many animal’s habitats, destroy the environment and destroy the way of life of the Gwich’in.
When the United States drills for oil in ANWR it causes explosions beneath the earth’s crust which causes animals to suddenly get scared and leave their habitats. Humans drilling for oil can cause polar bears to leave their den and cubs behind. Drilling will also cause birds to change their migration patterns. The United States needs to build pipelines to drill for ANWR so they can transport the oil they drill to oil refineries. When the pipelines leak the spilled oil will contaminate the area and kill many of the animals that live in ANWR. Drilling and transporting the oil can cause air and ground pollution. The Gwich’in is a native tribe that lives in Alaska. The Gwich’in depend on the caribou for their economy and due to oil drilling will become extinct, which will ruin their way of life. Please sign this petition to stop oil drilling in ANWR to save the habitat of the animals, the environment and the way of life of the Gwich’in.
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October 9, 2015
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have joined this cause. It is truly humbling to see that so many of you care about the wildlife and the Gwich'in people as much as I do. This momentum belongs entirely to you.
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A well thought out and reasoned argument, Andrew. Well done! But please note that it is not the United States that wants to drill there, but several greedy oil companies that are more interested in profits than the environment! Keep fighting the good fight!
Thank you for bringing attention to the madness of drilling for fossil fuels in the ground zero of climate change.
It is time for Canada to take a real stand in renewable Energies and put a full halt to fossil fuels all together. Run out contracts where we can and allow no new drilling/fracking. It's time to become serious leaders in renewables.
Godo argumenta Andrew!
;)
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Stop Oil Drilling in ANWR
Hi. I am Andrew and I am a student from Nicaragua. Have you ever thought about what is going to happen to all the wildlife that lives in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Alaska if the United States continues drilling for oil there? I bet you did not know that there are more than 40 mammal species, 40 fish species and 200 bird species that live there. Imagine if all these animals became extinct only because the United States wants more oil. This petition is asking the United States to stop drilling for oil in the ANWR. The United States should not drill in ANWR because it will destroy many animal’s habitats, destroy the environment and destroy the way of life of the Gwich’in.
When the United States drills for oil in ANWR it causes explosions beneath the earth’s crust which causes animals to suddenly get scared and leave their habitats. Humans drilling for oil can cause polar bears to leave their den and cubs behind. Drilling will also cause birds to change their migration patterns. The United States needs to build pipelines to drill for ANWR so they can transport the oil they drill to oil refineries. When the pipelines leak the spilled oil will contaminate the area and kill many of the animals that live in ANWR. Drilling and transporting the oil can cause air and ground pollution. The Gwich’in is a native tribe that lives in Alaska. The Gwich’in depend on the caribou for their economy and due to oil drilling will become extinct, which will ruin their way of life. Please sign this petition to stop oil drilling in ANWR to save the habitat of the animals, the environment and the way of life of the Gwich’in.
Updates
October 9, 2015
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have joined this cause. It is truly humbling to see that so many of you care about the wildlife and the Gwich'in people as much as I do. This momentum belongs entirely to you.
15 Comments
wild landscapes and species biodiversity is our Earth’s treasure, human greed and selfishness is our enemy
A well thought out and reasoned argument, Andrew. Well done! But please note that it is not the United States that wants to drill there, but several greedy oil companies that are more interested in profits than the environment! Keep fighting the good fight!
Thank you for bringing attention to the madness of drilling for fossil fuels in the ground zero of climate change.
It is time for Canada to take a real stand in renewable Energies and put a full halt to fossil fuels all together. Run out contracts where we can and allow no new drilling/fracking. It's time to become serious leaders in renewables.
Godo argumenta Andrew!
;)
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