resources and their proper use underlines almost every other problem in our national life,” Theodore Roosevelt. Americans’ dependence upon petroleum-based energy sources has required the United States to consider a variety of options to fulfill [the] ever-increasing energy needs, even drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge [ANWR] (Smith). The controversial question on whether or not to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge reserve has been in battle since its establishment. Drilling in ANWR
Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), the crowned jewel of the nation’s 544 refuges is in danger of destruction (Lamar and Markey 12). ANWR has been in existence since 1960 and has slowly become one of the most controversial topics to hit Congress. ANWR is composed of 19 million acres on the northeast coast of Alaska. Although the government has been provided with this immense land they are fighting to gain more land. Why? ANWR is the second biggest oil field that is owned by the U.S.
Over the Idea of Drilling for Oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Throughout American history, there have been a number of conflicts and disagreements among the populace over various issues. These conflicts of interest help to define political parties and allow people to distinguish themselves through party allegiance. One such item that is currently being debated is over the idea of drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. For years, environmentalist groups and oil
the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990, and the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in 2001. Since the 1970s, one solution offered to reduce our nation's dependence on foreign countries for oil has been opening up drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Proponents say that drilling in ANWR would make the United States more self-sufficient in the area of energy, while at the same time not doing excessive damage to the environment of the area. Opponents of drilling in ANWR cite
community or region. Yet as we increase our economic value, the environment around us decreases. An example for this issue would be drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Now the idea behind this is that the Republicans have been trying for so long to be able to drill on this sacred land. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge has been said to be the most pristine areas in the entire United States. The supporters of this drilling have said that by drilling in this place, the oil
Practice SAT The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge has been said to be the last natural and untouched wilderness in America. America’s former president, Jimmy Carter, took the time to witness this special reserve and he was utterly taken aback by how beautiful it is. However, when he learned that it may be at risk of destruction for oil exploration, he decided to build an argument on why we need to leave the Refuge alone. Carter uses loaded language, facts and information, and other alternatives to
effects on nature. In 2003, The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge was threatened by plans of oil drilling and the construction of roads and pipelines. In response, former United States President Jimmy Carter crafted a speech, found in the foreword to book written by Subhankar Banerjee, with the intent of protecting the reserve. By utilizing diction, imagery and pathos, President Carter was effective in convincing America to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The connotations of words can
In the foreword to "Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Seasons of Life and Land, A Photographic Journey," former US President Jimmy Carter voices strong opposition to proposals that aim to industrialize areas of natural tundra in Alaska. He urges readers to look beyond short term financial gain and to protect nature’s innate beauty. In order to persuade his audience that the Arctic Refuge should be preserved, Carter develops pathetic appeal through the use of personal anecdotes, precise word choice
This article offers insight to the controversial topic of whether or not to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Alaska. It’s main solution is to converse with environmentalists on the issue to determine if it is worth the risks and suitable for the environment. The first issue addressed by the article is the difference that private property makes when it comes to managing multi use resources. It gives an example regarding the Audubon Society and how they own a 26,000-acre preserve
The debate on drilling in the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge is an intensely debated topic of America today. Proponents of the oil drilling believe that the oil in the refuge will solve the high prices of gasoline, but they don’t even know what amount of oil the refuge holds and the amount of oil that we use every year in the United States. The drilling in ANWR will severely damage the wildlife refuge and its environment. The oil would take years to access with drilling and so far there has been
Jimmy Carter a former president of the United States of America believes that the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge should be preserved and left in its untrammeled state. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is a wildlife sanctuary for all the animals which are adopted to the tundra climate. The sanctuary was first opened by Dwight D. Eisenhower. As years went by the sanctuary was grew bigger in size, and after 20 years it is being threatened by companies that want to turn the magnificent sanctuary
Oil is an important resource in America but what most do not know is oil drilling comes with a price. Former president Jimmy Carter, prepared an arguement to try to save a beautiful land he once visited from the destruction of oil drilling. Carter uses the three methods of persuasion, pathos, logos and ethos, to present his arguement to his audience to preserve Alaska. Through pathos, Carter is able to make the audience feel pity for the land that would be forever scarred by oil drilling. Carter
Twitchell researched the Northern Slope of the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and found out that there is a large amount of untapped crude oil. Twitchell states (2001) that the government and environmentalists have fought over drilling rights in this area and the government wants money but the environmentalists do not want to abolish the habitat. After researching this topic, Twitchell realized that he was not going to be able to pick one side of the argument. He says that both parties made
drilling for oil on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge [ANWR] has continued unabated. The proposal to drill for oil in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is heavily urged by the oil companies and supported by most Alaskan government officials, has drawn full scale opposition from powerful private environmental organizations representing millions of members throughout the United States. Congress established the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in 1980, over the strenuous objections
each of these species homes have now been contaminated with oil. (“More Oil Drilling Not Worth the Risk”) which will stick to their skin and corrode on them. Alaska will have the same fatality that Mexico suffered maybe even worse. "report by the National Research Council (NRC) confirms that oil drilling in the North Slope of Alaska has had environmental and economic effects on the region" (“Economic Prosperity for
Illegal Immigration and the Environment One of the most controversial political issues of today is illegal immigration. Illegal immigration describes the long-term shift of populations across national borders without complying with the legal requirements. Many people are crossing the United States borders illegally to find better jobs, escape political persecution, and to help out families back home. Some Americans are against this movement of immigrants. One problem is because of the damaging
Are refuges in Trouble? There are 542 refuges in the U.S. comprising 95 million acres of protected land. Individual refuges serve as a multitude of purposes, including protecting endangered plants and animals and their habitats, preserving wilderness areas, providing outdoor recreational and educational opportunities, and providing lands and waters for traditional uses such as hunting and fishing. One would think that from the overall ownership of land and wonderful activities that the refuges provide
Alaska: Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Rights-of-Way Law In Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, there are over 1 million acres of non-federal inholdings to which access is, and has been a major issue of controversy. Park managers and landowners alike are trying to reach an agreement which would provide for the access to private property, as well as towns such as Nabesna, McCarthy, and Kennecott. The following information will be used to convince park managers and conservationist
Rachel Carson’s book caused controversy and a scare for the progression of the environmental movement. “(Silent Spring) spells out in memorable detail through out the book the effects of synthetic insecticides and herbicides on water, soil, plants, wildlife, fish and human beings. But in the book’s final chapter she suggests alternative courses of action for mankind —- a way out of this march toward death.” (Holmes, Pg. 123) Rachel Carson had several accomplishments throughout her life many of which
hunted into extinction. Without some sort of wildlife management, our wild animal populations could become out of control. Works Cited Barkham, Patrick. "The Lions Bred for Slaughter." The Guardian. 03 June 2013: p. 10. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 15 Nov. 2013. Eilperin, Juliet. "Once Nearly Extinct, Wolves Now Fair Game." Washington Post. 17 Sept. 2012: p. A.1. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 15 Nov. 2013. O'Connor, Jennifer. "National Wildlife Refuges Under Fire." People for the Ethical Treatment