Oil Drilling in the Arctic

The United States currently imports more than half its oil consumption, and reliance on foreign oil is growing. However, the oil of the United States is in plentiful supply and companies within the country can deliver the energy needed to meet America's needs, but only if greater access is provided to government lands for responsible exploration and development, including Arctic lands. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), is a vast region of land located within the Arctic Circle in the Northeast corner of Alaska. …