On Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 8:13 AM, Dan M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Honestly, what _short-term_ effect will drilling in Anwar and on our > > coasts > > have on prices? > > The real question about drilling in areas that have been off limits until > now is when do we do it? The record of spills from oil well drilling has > been very good; the real damage has occurred in the transportation of the > oil.
IIRC, the concerns about Anwar are not about possible oil spills, it is the environmental impact of the whole operation, even if nothing goes wrong. Nick _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
