Monday, April 25, 2011

oil exploration in arctic


·         Oil exploration possible only in july-oct when ice receeds
·         Cairn plans to drill wells in baffin bay
·         US etimated 13% of worlds unexplored oil reserves are in arctic
CONSEQUENCES OF AN OIL SPILL IN ARCtic
·         It will impact the rich artict marine life
·         Wifficult to clean due to harsh weather
·         Oil may trap under ice and will be impossible to clean
·         MAJOY OIL SPILLS BY US
o   Exxon valdez in 1989
o   2010 deep water hroizon
o   1969 santa barabara off california

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