There are many arguments on both sides of the debate over whether or not to drill for oil in ANWR. Located in the northeast corner of Alaska, 90% of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) has been protected since Congress passed a bill in 1980. What makes the debate so heated is the fact that no one knows exactly how much oil is available there. The last time anyone investigated this was back in 1986 when the lack of technology prevented exact numbers from being produced. Supporters of the drilling estimate that there are 16 billion gallons worth of oil in ANWR. That is enough to provide the west coast with oil for 20-25 years. People against the drilling, however, argue that there are probably only 3-5 billion barrels of oil, an amount that they say is not significant enough to drill for.

Exxon Valdez oil spill. Their argument is that any human interference with nature has the potential to be very harmful and damaging. The only difference with ANWR is that the drilling would take place on land, and any oil spills would, according to supporters of drilling, be much more easily and successfully cleaned up.

uled by nature, are so rare and should be cherished. After all, what beauty would there be if humans developed every acre of the world?

te centers around the safety and protection of that environment and it's wildlife. ANWR seems to be barren but is actually home to many species of animals. Herds of caribou live and breed in this area and are very sensitive to drilling. Different species of birds and animals, including polar bears, could also be affected. The oil companies claim that drilling would take place in t

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