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What is relative location of south pole?
The Arctic is at risk from oil drilling. Take action to protect it
Which country is drilling for oil in Antarctica?
No company is currently (as of May 21, 2009) drilling for oil in Antartica. I base this on a search of the Internet.
What countries are involved with arctic drilling?
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What are the uses of mica in oil refineries?
Mica is an additive for drilling fluids.
Was this last tsunami caused by oil drilling?
No. There is no record of any oil company ever causing a tsunami.
What is the difference between drilling for oil in the arctic and drilling for oil in warmer climates?
It is much harder to drill in the arctic because of the weather, sometimes the parts of an oil rig freeze. In warmer climates you don't have to worry about that. There is less oil in warmer climates.
What is relative location of south pole?
The Arctic is at risk from oil drilling. Take action to protect it
What are environmental factors in the arctic tundra?
Pollution from mining and drilling for oil pollutes the air, lakes and rivers
Are you allowed to drill for oil in the Arctic Circle?
Yes, there are several oil drilling sites currently in the Artic Circle. Several belong to BP.
Would drilling for oil in the arctic benefit Canada?
Yes. Yes, it would. -lots of oil=lots of energy=lots of electricity=lots of comfort -lots of jobs
What is a non economic cost for drilling oil in Antarctica?
Shell Oil has recently proven with the economic cost of US$7,000,000,000 (billion) that polar oil exploration is not economically feasible. The proved it in the Arctic. The Antarctic Treaty prohibits commercial enterprises south of 60 degrees S., which includes Antarctica.
Is commercial oil drilling and deepwater oil drilling the same?
Yes
How is drilling for natural gas different from drilling for oil?
Drilling for natural gas is similar to drilling for oil, but gas must be liquefied before it can be shipped.
When was the oil drilling ban amended?
the only ban on oil drilling was in 1919
Why aren't we drilling for oil here in the US?
We are drilling for oil in the united states
What is Obama's view on our dependence on foreign oil?
Obama thinks that drilling is a stop-gap measure, not a long-term solution.
What would happen to the Antarctic if people do drill for oil?
Antarctica would remain as it is, because drilling for oil violates the Antarctic Treaty, and drilling is prohibited and illegal. As well, drilling north of 60 degrees S, which is legal, would mean that the 'people' would lose vast amounts of money given the depth of the oceans and the proof of failure recently experienced by Shell Oil in Arctic polar waters..
