Arctic Oil Drilling

Costs and Benefits

Despite the fact that the world’s supply of fossil fuels (stock resources) is decreasing, industries are still searching for new reserves of fossil fuels. Fracking and Tar Sand Extraction are two examples of this. Over the next two lessons you will compare the costs and benefits of these processes in relation to the economy and the environment.

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Examples

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Should We Drill

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