Off-Shore Drilling

Having friends is a nice thing:



"Here’s an article from the NY Times about a new measure to open additional offshore drilling sites off American coastlines:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/09/science/earth/us-to-open-new-areas-to-offshore-drilling.html


For years, Americans have debated the merits of expanding offshore drilling for oil. Environmentalists oppose expansion, while oil industry leaders support expansion.

Take a position on what factors are most important when considering expansion of offshore oil drilling in the U.S. Be sure to incorporate at least one outside source into your response. Remember:

1. Identify the source. “According to an article by Natasha Brown” doesn’t cut it. Who is Natasha Brown? What is the organization or news site for which she writes? If it is an organization, what is its mission?

2. Use your sources TO SUPPORT YOUR IDEAS. Do not merely summarize the sources."