Arctic Petroleum Technology Developments

Gelb, Bernard A. ; Corn, M. Lynne ; Twyman, Terry R.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Energy;    Environmental policy - Alaska;    Landscape protection;    Oil well drilling - Technological innovations;    Environmental protection;   

RP-ID  :  RL31022
RP-ID  :  RL31022 2006-01-23

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discusses the ongoing debate about whether or not to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) for energy development, specifically the North Slope of Alaska for petroleum exploration and development. This report discusses the arguments for and against such development, especially with regard to environmental impacts.