MadSci Network: Earth Sciences |
Drilling for oil offshore requires a great deal more financing than does land drilling. The reason for drilling offshore, that's where the oil is. Check out this web site. http://school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/worldbook/atozscience/p/425600.htm l Petroleum drillers make every effort to keep the crude oil from reaching surface waters. They spend a great deal of finances to undertake a large project. They can neither afford the losses of crude or the consequences of a large spill. I understand your reprehension for the oil companies, but they are making efforts to deliver products in an environmentally safe manner.
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