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7/27/2013

 
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Firms have begun drilling for oil and gas in the Arctic. What are they doing to our beautiful world? Why isn't the UK Government taking action to halt the harvest? Although the government said it was not its place to tell Arctic states which resources they could extract, repercussions if things go wrong will not only affect the UK's weather systems and biodiversity, but those of the rest of the world.

This affects us all.

Previous scientific work has shown that the diminishing ice cover in the East Siberian sea is allowing the waters to warm and the methane to leach out. Scientists have found plumes of the gas up to a kilometer in diameter rising from these waters.


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The impacts of the extra methane would be felt most in developing countries which are more vulnerable to rising waters, flooding and the agricultural and health impacts of rising temperatures. 

The Environmental Audit Committee reported that oil companies were unable to prove their ability to clean up an oil spill in the harsh conditions. Members renewed their call to halt new drilling, saying it was risky for the climate and the environment.

Last month, the International Energy Agency warned that two-thirds of existing fossil fuel reserves cannot be burned before 2050 if global temperatures are to be kept within the projected danger threshold of a 2C rise. Exploring for new reserves in the Arctic is therefore needlessly risky.

Scientists report large amounts of methane released from thawing permafrost in the Arctic could have huge economic impacts on the world. It is thought that up to 30% of the world's undiscovered gas and 13% of undiscovered oil lie in the waters. Transport companies are looking to send increasing numbers of ships through these fast melting seas. According to Lloyds of London, investment in the Arctic could reach $100bn within ten years.

There you have the reason why nobody wants to prevent the drilling. Money. Profit. Greed. I could cry for the Earth. I beg forgiveness, 'for they know not what they do'.


Amy link
7/26/2013 10:11:36 pm

Francene, it is a scary world with so many things happening out of our control. I have to remind me that "this world is not my home" and that ultimately, God is in control, no matter what man attempts.

francene-wordstitcher link
7/27/2013 03:26:40 am

The news is depressing. Love your reminder, Amy.

Alana link
7/27/2013 11:15:25 am

Very, very scary. My son will live long enough to suffer the consequences of this.

Francene Stanley link
7/27/2013 06:24:56 pm

You're right, Alana. We need to consider our loved-one's future.


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