If we drill in the Arctic, we will spill in the Arctic
There is no offshore drilling region on the planet that has not experienced at least one major drilling-related oil spill. So the law of probabilities says that if we drill in the Arctic, we will spill in the Arctic.
"Oil rigs today generally don't cause spills. They are technologically very advanced." These were the fateful words of U.S. President Barack Obama a mere 18 days before the biggest environmental disaster in the history of the United States occurred at the BP site in the Gulf of Mexico.
SPONSORED CONTENT
Get Today’s Headlines Newsletter
Your quick scan of the news you need each weekday to be the smartest person in the room.
By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy
