Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Debate There are many arguments on both sides of the debate over whether or not to drill for oil in ANWR. Located in the northeast corner of Alaska, 90% of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) has been protected since Congress passed a bill in 1980. What makes the debate so heated is the fact that no one knows exactly how much oil is available there. The last time anyone investigated this was …showed first 75 words of 574 total…

…showed last 75 words of 574 total…very large amount that would have a significant impact, I would possibly be in support of drilling. However, I would hope that oil companies would be extremely diligent in making sure there would be no impact on the area. Places like ANWR, untouched by humans and r! uled by nature, are so rare and should be cherished. After all, what beauty would there be if humans developed every acre of the world? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** none