Saving areas from oil exploration - realistic?

[bocablkr]

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Will not the ever-increasing scarcity of oil eventually lead to exploration? (as benefit at some point will outweigh environmental costs)


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Anyway you cut it the environment is [censored]. Gotta love the shale oil.

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65-70% of the general population supports protecting the environment. As long as it stays that way the environment has a chance.

[Il_Mostro]

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65-70% of the general population supports protecting the environment. As long as it stays that way the environment has a chance.

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Only as long as it comes at no cost. Wait and see what happens when gas rices high enough, when NG is high enough, when sacrifices has to be made. I don't think there will be a 65% pro-environment poll at that point.