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Perhaps the biggest issue is the different interpretations of information.  Depending on the sponors of webpages about ANWR one can tell the point of view of the webpage.

The Top 10 Reasons NOT to Develop ANWR:

  1. We dont' have to
  2. It won't help our current situation
  3. Drilling will leave a permanent scar on the land
  4. It is not worth it
  5. It won't give us independence
  6. 95% of Alaska North Slope is already open to oil drilling
  7. It won't lower gas prices
  8. 70% of the population want to protect the refuge
  9. Drilling violates the Internation Agreement for Conservation of the Polar Bear
  10. 129,000 Caribou can't be wrong

 

 

There are many myths that are associated with the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge.  This is just one site's views of the myths.

Top Ten Reasons To Allow Drilling

  1. Only 8% of ANWR Would Be Considered for Exploration
  2. Revenues to the State and Federal Treasury
  3. Jobs To Be Created
  4. Economic Impact
  5. America's Best Chance for a Major Discovery
  6. North Slope Production in Decline
  7. Imported Oil too Costly
  8. No Negative Impact on Animals
  9. Arctic Technology
  10. Alaskans Support

For further information on these top ten click here