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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@ISIDEWITH13yrs13Y
No
@9H4SKGC1yr1Y
There are already better ways of extracting energy instead of oil because energy can replace oil & is more renewable
@9HDX6Q41yr1Y
Oil Drilling will hurt our environment and will hurt our future generations. We damage the ability to walk outside and smell clean air. We should really convert to a better, non damaging source of fuel to protect us people and the future.
I get the need for oil drilling but I feel like we constantly advance in things that we necessarily don't need like cars, phones, etc. By now, I feel as though we should have a better way to figure out a substitute for oil drilling because of the damage and mess it creates.
@9H5F6V31yr1Y
If we were to expand the oil drilling we are killing each other more by making out home planet sick with all this air population we should work smarter and at a team to see what we can do to make healthy energy to drive and other things that we use oil for .
@ISIDEWITH13yrs13Y
Yes
Oil is only a temporary solution to supply the world with energy. We need to invest now into long-term, sustainable forms of energy that are not polluting Earth. The fact that we will run out soon means we are not creating a viable situation for our future generations. Its time we stop leaving burdens for future people. Climate change is going to continue to grow if we don't make changes now.
@9GV8W981yr1Y
Yes. I agree that we need to find different solutions and fund our current other solutions that could be great substainable energy sources that would work, they just need more time, money, and energy put into them by the government and other investors in order to preserve the planet and prolong our time on the earth
I do agree with this comment. Oil drilling is not only harmful to the planet from its pollutants, both directly in the case of oil spills and indirectly with polluting of the atmosphere, but it isn't reliable. There's only going to be so much oil and, eventually, we're going to run out. If we do so without enough energy already available to replace it, our society is doomed.
@9H28X6H1yr1Y
Instead of destroying the environment, endangering our marine ecosystems, and leaning toward our dependence on oil, I think it would be beneficial to move away from fossil fuels and move toward renewable energy. This transition would create jobs, benefit the economy, save the environment, and set the world up to continue producing energy indefinitely instead of relying on finite resources.
@9H3BNZ41yr1Y
The pollution within the air from oil drilling and the damage to the marine and land environment shows extreme climate change as a result.
@9H2F5SY1yr1Y
Oil drilling can be devastating for the environment, its unhealthy for the planet and should be reduced as much as possible
@ISIDEWITH13yrs13Y
No, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production
@B2NPF963mos3MO
If Trump rolls back these clean energy incentives, it's gonna hit us hard. He recently signed executive orders halting over $300 billion in federal funding for green infrastructure projects, including those from the Inflation Reduction Act and the bipartisan infrastructure law. This move affects key initiatives like loans for renewable energy projects and electric vehicle manufacturing. Without this support, many clean energy projects might stall, leading to job losses and slowing our progress toward energy independence. It's a step backward for both our economy and the environment.
Alternative energy productive could give the same amount of energy but with less damage to the enviroment.
@9ZHZ7936mos6MO
These last ten years have been the ten warmest on record. Climate change is real and must be stopped regardless of cost to the petroleum business.
@9LZ76K81yr1Y
We need to focus our efforts away from oil drilling and focus more on finding better alternatives to energy in order to save the planet since this is an immediate need.
@ISIDEWITH13yrs13Y
Yes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources
I agree that we should deregulate most parts of the energy sector to let the market create better alternatives, but oil drilling has no future and is hugely detrimental to our environment.
@9H4SKGC1yr1Y
They're becoming lazy by just looking for easier ways of harvesting the Earth's natural resources & should focus more on finding better alternate ways of harnessing better, renewable energy
Even though there is negatives to oil drilling, it does have many positives. For instance, it supports millions of Americans jobs, provides lower energy costs for consumers, and ensures our energy security
And while I somewhat agree with you on the energy sector, there would be no good in expanding offshore oil drilling as it threatens most if not all of life, even the workers, It's also not too costly. If we do expand it we will be creating more pollution, something that we're trying to avoid and fix. Also, what are you going to do when the oil reaches the ocean? it will lead to a decrease in sea life, leaving the food chain to become unbalanced.
@NobleAnteaterRepublican2yrs2Y
While I completely understand your concern about the potential environmental impact of offshore oil drilling, it's important to note that the industry has evolved significantly over the years. For instance, advancements in technology have significantly reduced the likelihood of spills and leaks. In addition, safety protocols for workers have improved tremendously.
As for pollution, while it is true that oil and gas production does contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, it's worth mentioning that natural gas is a much cleaner energy source compared to coal. As a transition fuel, it… Read more
@ISIDEWITH13yrs13Y
No, end all offshore oil drilling
@ISIDEWITH13yrs13Y
No, and nationalize the energy sector
@9FPTLGFProgressive2yrs2Y
Present day the world has changed into a geopolitical battleflied. America needs to be autarkic when it comes to its energy independence.
@9G9D7QW2yrs2Y
I would like to change my answer to simply No, and reason being, it destroys land, animals, and our planet as whole.
@9G7MBRY2yrs2Y
If profit drives free market decisions, but the entire country more or less needs energy and must pay for it, profit thus comes from cost cutting, extortion, and gouging, rather than effective or efficient energy. This means that the free market determination that the best option will win can no longer be true, as the most profitable option is not the same as the most effective or good option. Privatized energy also stratifies access to energy by income level, which further decreases class mobility (a poor person becoming richer) by limiting poor people's access to effective energy plans.
@ISIDEWITH13yrs13Y
No, but maintain our current offshore oil wells
@9GYQJ9S1yr1Y
if we dont get rid of the wells, they could cause air pollution, but if we create more wells the pollution will affect us more in the future but we will make more money, so I think its best to do whats best for our futures and the future of our planet and get rid of all of the wells.
@9G5NCQ52yrs2Y
Oil drilling is necessary to obtain fuel for industry, heating, vehicles, and petroleum byproducts like plastic., but it must regulated to prevent oil spills and protect the environment.
@9HKT3BM1yr1Y
There is still a heavy reliance on oil for energy and gas, therefore until humanity is able to make the transition to fully alternative energy we need to still have some oil.
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@6WS2R4W5yrs5Y
Yes, but with very strict environmental regulations
@96J29WM3yrs3Y
Yes, but with very strict environmental regulations
@smowery655yrs5Y
Yes. There are millions of gallons of oil off Cuba. If we were able to drill offshore of Cuba and refine and sell our own fuel here, we would no longer have to rely on the Middle East.
@4S5T2QB5yrs5Y
Are we being fair to the places we are taking it from?
@4RG6QZP5yrs5Y
Why? Do you need that so badly? Are American people out of oil? Or do you want only money? :D Then, no way. Find safer ways (and more friendly to environment) to earn your useless money.
@9D3RPBQ2yrs2Y
No we must nationalise the energy sector and abolish capitalism
@9J24W5N1yr1Y
I mean, we have to rely on fossil fuels for energy in our nation. Until we can integrate a more fuel efficient and a reusable resource, then we'll have to use fossil fuels as a crutch.
@9DL7CZY2yrs2Y
Keep running our current ones, and start more nuclear plants
@9R8SQN210mos10MO
Oil drilling is okay for now, but we need to invest more sustainable and green alternatives, and better ones than what we have now.
@9GJTNP92yrs2Y
We should keep our current of shore wells, however, we shouldn't build anymore. The government should subsidize clean energy.
@8SXHGSZ4yrs4Y
Yes, but with strict environmental regulations
@4QR9WS55yrs5Y
No, not until safety measures can be put in place to stop all oil leaks, with the Company CEO being held totally responsible with mandatory prison terms, if any negligence is proven.
@4RWZMJ25yrs5Y
No, invest in Thorium mining. Support nuclear energy.
@4RF9LRGConstitution5yrs5Y
Yes, deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources, but nationalize oil to use 100% to fund expansion and Jewish population growth programs.
@8S5JP92Libertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, but with strict environmental conditions.
@96GLZPQ3yrs3Y
No, but nationalize the energy sector and provide more incentives for alternative energy production.
Deleted1yr1Y
Yes, but we need to improve the safety and efficiency of oil rigs and also focus on creating a synthetic fuel source or renewable fuel source.
@9F7SNL52yrs2Y
Government shouldn't be the answer to this question.
@9F597PF2yrs2Y
yes because there would be more jobs and it's a good choice for work and energy as well
@9F3K2JP2yrs2Y
Yes but with strict monitoring of the environment and protection
@9DGB99H2yrs2Y
No, but maintain the ones that are most important for easing our transition to cleaner sources until the US stops being dependent on fossil fuels.
@9DD79J2Republican2yrs2Y
Yes but provide more incentives to use cleaner energy sources.
@9D7F9XN2yrs2Y
Yes, if current demand makes it necessary
@9D75XL82yrs2Y
No, but maintain the current offshore oil wells as we transition to alternative energies.
@9D74PBRProgressive2yrs2Y
Yes but also try to find new alternate energy production
@TonyForCA 2yrs2Y
No, and end all ongoing oil drilling operations in favor of clean energy generated in the US
@9D65J582yrs2Y
Yes, but pay competitive US level salaries to locals + benefits, give them private healthcare
@9D5WGGJ2yrs2Y
Yes but not until all our current ones are depleting and as minimal as possible, until we have an alternative. We should be, at the same time, providing more incentives to creating alternative energy production.
@9D5CHFN2yrs2Y
Drill right here in the USA!
@9D4R2MD2yrs2Y
Yes, but with very strict environmental regulations and increased subsidies for alternative energy.
@8PP96SH4yrs4Y
No, end all offshore oil drilling No, and nationalize the energy sector No, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production
@5JBLHDWLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, but we should also provide more incentives for alternative energy production.
@999FH8WRepublican2yrs2Y
Regardless, provide more incentives for alternative energy production
@97N2MHC2yrs2Y
Yes, but with very strict environmental conditions.
@97B37V53yrs3Y
Yes. but with very strict regulations.
@93WGPT83yrs3Y
Yes, but with strict regulations.
@8RWZMLD4yrs4Y
Yes but with safety precautions
No, nationalize the energy sector and end all offshore drilling.
@8DN928S5yrs5Y
@B58NX8HIndependent5 days5D
Yes but with safety concerns on the rise we should address safety issues and how we get the oil with not damaging Earth and it’s resources
@B576N8S7 days7D
No, nationalize the energy sector, provide more incentives for alternative energy production and invest in research for renewable energy.
@B4RQ7VG3wks3W
Yes, but we should maintain and heavily penalize any incidents that happen in the wells and continue to incentivize more eco friendly energy production methods.
@B4QW2PV3wks3W
Offshore drilling poses unacceptable risks to communities throughout the watershed, our economies, marine life, and our environment.
@B4KXH3Y4wks4W
Yes, but highly regulated and extreme scrutiny. Punishments should be drastic for negligence and disasters.
@B4KLCSB4wks4W
No keep our current oil wells and ensure that policies are developed to lessen our reliance on fossil fuels
@B4JRYLS1mo1MO
Expand only with the permission of the Mexican government , make sure oil operations are safe from contaminating sea life / drinking water
@B4JJ5GH1mo1MO
I don't support the bad parts of it, I do like the oil drilling, that doesn't bother me. I just don't want any repurcussions in the environment.
@B4FCJW4Republican1mo1MO
Yes, for the sake of good trade, low unemployment, a good supply chain, job creation, low energy prices, and low inflation.
@B4D6KHP1mo1MO
Yes, for the sake of good trade, a good supply chain, a low unemployment rate, job creation, low inflation, and low energy prices.
@B425TCL2mos2MO
No, but make the fines in case of accidents so high that companies start paying more attention to safety. If someone dies in a preventable oil spill, the company responsible should not be in business. States should be allowed to sue companies for damages to their environment and economy that occur as a result of preventable oil spills
@B3ZYM5D2mos2MO
Yes, because this will help the United States maintain energy independence, low energy prices, good trade, a good GDP, a good supply chain, a low unemployment rate, and booming job creation
@B3XL4CTIndependent2mos2MO
yes but with more restrictions and better safety measures for the environment should an accident happen
@B3N9XXH2mos2MO
Yes, but over anything else safety measures should be prioritized so that any issues on oil rigs can be managed with little to no casualties.
@B3H9P4R 2mos2MO
Regardless, nationalize the energy sector or provide more incentives for alternative energy production.
@B3BY3CB2mos2MO
No, slowly end off shore drilling, supplement with Nuclear Energy. Modernize infrastructure, reduce oil reliance.
I think we should incentivize the use of nuclear rather than banning other means of energy production as of now.
@B352ZDC3mos3MO
Yes, but this should be a slow and controlled expansion under heavy environmental oversight, and a concern for preserving long term sustainability for domestic access to these resources.
@B2R74LJProgressive3mos3MO
Yes, with extremely strict environmental regulations, strict maintenance and safety measures, and extreme penalties in cases of oil spills or accidents.
@9XNVT5Q 3mos3MO
Yes, but only for the meantime until we fully switch to producing cleaner energy, mainly Nuclear and renewables such as Hydropower, Solar, and Geothermal.
@B2PMTB43mos3MO
There are too many risks of devastating environmental disasters to continue building new off shore oil drills. We should be increasing investment instead in improving land based biofuels research. If we had done this years ago we would have found an alternative to drilling for fossil fuels by now. Current biofuel technology is cost prohibitive and underutilized.
No, we should be putting research and development into new sustainable resources. Oil and fuel is a dated resource, we have the technology to make things better
@B2KTCXT3mos3MO
yes as long as meets standard requirements and is operated well enough to keep the wildlife around it safe
@9ZWQVPX5mos5MO
Somewhat, offshore oil drilling to be audited and given a federal boost to increase safety equipment, then expand.
@9T6SV77American Solidarity 5mos5MO
Yes, temporarily while we fund and develop more sustainable energy technologies, and while providing more incentives for alternative energy production
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