since we're on the subject of conservation i thought some of you might find this interesting. for those of you who think this is another version of spam-------i apologize. this is the last i chime in on this subject. thanks for you patience. gene
1. FAST FACTS ON ARCTIC DRILLING! ********************************************** http://www.care2.com/go/redirect/2/3674 YES, you've heard about the Arctic drilling issue many times, but have you heard the TRUTH? In the next week, the U.S. Senate will vote, and pro-drillers are sending out all kinds of misleading arguments to push this bill through easily. We have the REAL STORY! FAST FACTS -- THE TRUTH ** Pro-drillers are claiming that only 2,000 acres of the Arctic refuge will be affected. THE TRUTH: refuge oil is scattered and oil companies will need to create miles of pipelines and roads all across the Refuge. These pro-drillers are only counting the ground that actually touches the posts or other drilling equipment towards that 2,000 acres; bare ground under the pipeline and roads that destroy the landscape isn't included, even though it's damaged for wildlife. ** Drilling in the Refuge won't cut prices at the pump! This oil is a drop of oil in the global bucket, not enough to really effect prices. ** Even if Arctic drilling occurs, lengthy processing and drilling will prevent us from seeing any Arctic oil for 10 years and then it will only last 6 MONTHS! ** A mere two-mile-per-gallon improvement in auto efficiency would save that same amount of oil in under 3 years, and keep on saving. ** Arctic Drilling WILL NOT reduce our dependence on foreign oil. The U.S. has 2.8% of the world's known petroleum reserves. We consume over 25% of all oil produced. Refuge oil would AT MOST, increase our reserves by a mere 1% percent -- we'll need to get the remaining 21% percent from foreign producers. Click here to register your opposition: http://www.care2.com/go/redirect/2/3674
