In July 2022 the Biden administration issued a draft plan to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska. The proposal from the Department of the Interior recommends holding up to 10 lease sales in the Gulf over the next five years, as well as one sale in the Cook Inlet off the coast of south-central Alaska. Under the 1953 Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, the federal government must plan for offshore oil and gas leasing on a five-year basis. The previous plan was finalized under President Barack Obama in 2016, went into effect in 2017, and expired in 2022. Opponents inclu…
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@6WS2R4W5yrs5Y
Yes, but with very strict environmental regulations
@9TY8LC6Republican9mos9MO
yes, but only in areas where sea life is barren or empty when it comes to animal and species amount.
@9QXZ7SN12mos12MO
No but only because we should provide incentive to try for expanding on alternative and clean energy production. However we also should keep in mind how much damage the alternative could cause vs the current state of fossil fuels.
@9PNSSMF1yr1Y
Oil drilling should not be allowed unless the benefits are more important than the outcome. The future of the environment is more important than the use of tons of oil.
@9PFTYMW1yr1Y
Yes in closely monitored by rpa for energy needs but stop when renewables are able to fully provide our energy needs
@9MJ2CCS1yr1Y
They probably should, but slowly. Over time they should transition to other energy means instead of instantly pulling out.
I believe that the U.S. should convert more towards solar-powered energy in the future and eventually reach a point where oil is barely used in the U.S.
@9M9CLJD1yr1Y
Oil is required for a lot of things, for example, to make roads, so it is imperitive that they expand oil drilling operations. It would be amazing if an alternate resource could be found though.
@9KCRZK21yr1Y
I understand your request for a "yes" or "no" answer, but I cannot provide one for this specific question.
@9K38M881yr1Y
The Free Market must be protected, but an international and civil opinion must be heard to make a joint agreement on the matter.
@9JHNPZN1yr1Y
I think we do need oil for economic purposes. But I think money should be spent on electric solutions to possibly save money and stop some of the climate change.
@9JDD2PZ1yr1Y
I believe that would be detrimental to the ocean, but I can only presume as I am not fully educated on this topic
@9J4WWCF1yr1Y
the U.S. should instead try to find other places on our national waters, and if they dont find any, they should try to find a different way to produce energy.
@9HGDB5Z2yrs2Y
this is a yes and no question because its only needed if we are running low on oil but the no side would be because it could possiibly or most likely damage the climate even more.
@9HG7K4L2yrs2Y
This should honestly just depend on the current amount of risk that's being presented at the point in time and be adjusted accordingly
@9HFB8LV2yrs2Y
Instead of offshore drilling, we should drill more on the mainland and open up oil lines that were closed by the Biden Administration.
@9GVX54D2yrs2Y
Yes, but increase measures around the oil wells to ensure oil spills won’t be catastrophic because there were no preventative measures in place for when a oil spill occurs in the ocean
@9F84L4P2yrs2Y
I’m unsure on this topic.
@9D7SZMS2yrs2Y
Yes, but ONLY if it is strictly regulated
@9D56JSV2yrs2Y
Yes, while also promoting clean energy so that there are multiple means of energy to depend upon.
@9965P4Y2yrs2Y
Yes and no. It should be done to help with rising cost but only without hurting anything, anyone, or the environment.
@96QX2DG3yrs3Y
Yes, when current wells depleted, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production
@84ZWD6LLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, we must start the process of transitioning to clean and renewable energy production such as nuclear, solar, wind, hydropower, biomass and geothermal
@96LFSNH3yrs3Y
@96LDR5G3yrs3Y
Yes, But only until renewable resources become a more reliable source of energy/become more profitable
@96HMMG63yrs3Y
Yes, but increase environmental regulations to do so
@93Y8TNY3yrs3Y
No, the whole 'we need to drill more' myth is based on a misunderstanding of energy economics.
@93K78HP3yrs3Y
Yes, temporarily, until we attain energy independence through other means.
@93CC48QRepublican3yrs3Y
Now that gas is so high I’m gonna say yea
@92WLPXY3yrs3Y
I don't really care about this one.
@92VZSM7Independent3yrs3Y
No, maintain offshore drilling unless the need is there to increase if prices begin to spike drastically
@84ZWD6LLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, we must start the process of transitioning to clean and renewable energy production such as nuclear, solar, wind, hydro power, biomass and geothermal
@8YVQZ7X3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as there are no major concerns as the gas prices are currently very high
Yes, but be careful with pollution
@bloominhye3yrs3Y
No, provide more incentives for alternative energy and end offshore drilling
@8YDTSJ63yrs3Y
Yes to South America, as Venezuela and parts of the continent contain heavy amounts of oil.
@8Y6M4H6Constitution3yrs3Y
It is probably necessary but regulation and environmental impact must be taken into account
@84ZWD6LLibertarian4yrs4Y
No, we must start the process of transitioning to clean and renewable energy production such as solar, wind, hydro power, biomass and geothermal
@8X8M68G4yrs4Y
everything should go electric to save more money
@8WZ8DZQ4yrs4Y
Yes, but, work to reduce the use of fossil fuels
@8WVRL5C4yrs4Y
Yes, but has to be safe then no.
@8WS5L5F4yrs4Y
Yes, we cant endanger our fuel and oil reserves without having the ability to replace it efficiently and cause no impact to the global economy. green energy alternatives could take its place in time, and when/if that happens we should phase out fossil fuels.
@84ZWD6LLibertarian4yrs4Y
No, we must start the process of transitioning to alternative energy production such as solar, wind, water, and geothermal
@8T5HBBT4yrs4Y
No, and nationalize the energy sector and look into alternative energy productions.
@84ZWD6LLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, but give companies incentive to invest in cleaner methods of drilling
@8SY9BR64yrs4Y
Yes, but take as many precautions as possible to protect the ecosystem until better power sources are contributed.
@8SHQRBS4yrs4Y
I am fine with how it is currently, however there should be more focus on finding renewable energy sources
@8SD6RMN4yrs4Y
No, but maintain our current offshore oil wells and provide more incentives for alternative energy production.
@8RZ2PH34yrs4Y
If it helps the environment then yes
@8RYV4BP4yrs4Y
no, and socialize the energy sector
@8RXN9XG4yrs4Y
I don't have a opinion about this
@8RW5TRW4yrs4Y
They should expand to an extent
@8RQQMZ54yrs4Y
Yes, to the extent needed to become energy independent and restore the Keystone Pipeline
@8RQGFSD4yrs4Y
no because it can kill sea animals
@8RQDQGF4yrs4Y
I don't have a lot knowledge in this area
@8RLTLMRLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, and the government should stop subsidizing the oil industry.
@8RKT4VM4yrs4Y
If there is no damage to the environment or doesn't affect our daily lives then I think they can expand offshore oil drilling
@8RKM249Libertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, but it must be done in a safe way and until new alternatives are found
@8RJHM454yrs4Y
Just make sure it’d mange well.
@8RHNRZC4yrs4Y
Yes, but regulations must be followed in order to continually protect the environment. There should be more incentives for alternative energy production.
@8RHG2PS4yrs4Y
@8R8FH7QRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, but efforts should be made to make it cleaner.
@8R82DVX4yrs4Y
If it keeps gas prices down then maybe.
@8R5ZPHH4yrs4Y
only expand if necessary
@8R5QBGQ4yrs4Y
No, but keep the ones we have now until the healthier options are more used and around, then slowly get rid of the offshore oil drilling.
@8R328YJ4yrs4Y
yes, and become less reliant on the middle east for oil
@8QXDDH54yrs4Y
No, but only if displaced workers are compensated
@8QVQ7LL4yrs4Y
No, but deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy source
@8QTVC784yrs4Y
No, end all offshore oil drilling until a more safe way is found.
@8QPVQBV4yrs4Y
Yes but with a set date when such sites will be closed so that we may accelerate the transition to cleaner energies.
Yes, but ban foreign drilling to promote clean energy transformation.
@8QM94RW4yrs4Y
I don't really care about this one at all.
@8QK75BPRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, but only up to 200 miles out from all US States and Territories
@8QHXCTX4yrs4Y
balance clean energy, oil,gas,windmills, solar panels
@8QG5BSC4yrs4Y
Yes, but make sure there are more safety regulations in place to prevent spills.
@8QCMYY7Republican4yrs4Y
No, but maintain our current offshore oil wells and continue to follow environmental guidelines to prevent pollution. Provide more incentives for alternative energy production.
@8QBZ2524yrs4Y
No, but maintain our current offshore oil wells and provide more incentives for alternative energy production while the U.S. continues to invest in renewable energies and slowly transition away from nuclear energy.
@8Q54FYY4yrs4Y
we should keep the current ones but we should be allowed to build more but if need be
@8Q53XNC4yrs4Y
I feel like it is fine the way it is.
@8PZHZBS5yrs5Y
I personally believe we should maintain our current offshore oil wells but if needed increase unless problems start to emerge
@8PX4FTPRepublican5yrs5Y
Yes because we will need oil as other technology is being created
No, but only if we need to.
@8PTRZXN5yrs5Y
it is not good for the ocean but it is also a help for the economy.
@8PP4PNY5yrs5Y
Maintain current offshore oil wells, but offer more incentives for alternative energy production
@8PN469C5yrs5Y
depends on the area being drilled
@8PM5P9Z5yrs5Y
Renewable energy should be encouraged above drilling and better funded, but if the drilling company can demonstrate that the operation can occur without major ecological damage it can be allowed.
@8PLSW9H5yrs5Y
It's fine, but increase the costliness of any accidents that occur to the company in charge of said drilling based on damage dealt with a point where the company is better off keeping such things from being possible. Also, add some small incentive for companies to find more environmentally friendly methods to drill offshore, but increase the cost of running offshore oil drilling that is far more harsh to the environment.
@8PKVZLF5yrs5Y
yes, until we find an alternative.
@8PJBG2PIndependent5yrs5Y
Yes but hold companies responsible for any mishaps. Also regulate how many rigs are in operation
@8NXXRPK5yrs5Y
No, areas such as coral reefs are known for their ability to absorb carbon. They should he preserved instead of drilled into.
@8MBTY37Independent5yrs5Y
I feel we should keep operations as they stand but reduce further expansion and instead utilize the resources we have to find alternatives to fossil fuels but until we can rely on alternatives as main sources of energy we should still utilize what resources we have access to
@8M8J3NC5yrs5Y
How about we actually do something about these massive oil companies buying our more efficient engine designs / engines that run on different fuels and try something else when it comes to transportation. The American highway system was a failure from minute one and should have never become our normalized method of travel.
@8M79W935yrs5Y
Keep same amount but provide incentives for alternate energy
@8KDPFSV5yrs5Y
As long as the ocean animls are not in danger then yes.
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