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The United States currently has 250 years of oil already drilled. Oil is a necessity to the world today. It is one of the most important natural resources on the planet. The benefits of oil drilling by far outweigh the negative benefits. Oil is used in many of the products that we use today. We must continue drilling for oil as it is a major natural resource that the United States can benefit from for many more years. Oil makes up of 85% of the United States natural energy production. Wind and solar power for example, only makes up of 1% of today’s energy. So if the US gets rid of oil drilling how will gain back the 85% of energy that is lost? The country’s economy will collapse and we will have no running cars and no electricity. Oil is used in all forms of transportation, such as cars, planes, trains, boats, motorcycles and more. It is a necessity for today's automobiles. Oil is used as a lubricant, provides heating, cooling electricity. Oil is the main component in plastic (Careers In Oil and Gas 1). There is a large amount of plastic that is used in cars ...

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