By Nicolle Ma
There is an age old debate dealing with the advantages and disadvantages of offshore oil drilling that has resurged in light of the recent Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Many politicians argue that offshore oil drilling allows the United States to strengthen its economy and maintain its competitive edge with the rest of the world. In contrast, conservationists assert that the environmental consequences of oil drilling varying from pollution to threatening endangered species upend any attempt at marine conservation. Yet such arguments are the tip of the iceberg when it comes to dealing with offshore oil drilling. It is the overall pull between the environment, economy, politics and society which depicts the complexity of this debate. This interaction between humans on multiple levels and their interaction with nature creates a human predicament that frustrates politicians, economists, conservationists and individuals alike. Upon examining this classic debate via the environmental and economical implications of oil drilling in the United States to determine whether the arguments have any merit, it can be concluded that oil drilling is not an environmentally sustainable and economically sound idea...
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