Mithra10 t1_jeeckyq wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:17 PM

Reply to comment by viavant in US puts Italy-sized chunk of Gulf of Mexico up for auction for oil drilling by capcaunul

We need to reduce global reliance on Russian oil, and have supply available to reduce the impact of price shock events during war time. The USA also needs to replenish its strategic oil reserves.

You can drill for oil and still move towards a greener tomorrow.

iamprosciutto t1_jeeeljm wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:35 PM

No, you can't lol. That's like saying it is okay to litter if there's no trash can because you would prefer proper disposal

Comfortable_Shop9680 t1_jeegrsp wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:53 PM

No they are indirect opposition and lived experience proves otherwise.

SrpskaZemlja t1_jeemnly wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:39 PM

You're absolutely right and it's a shame people don't get that real world situations are nuanced and immediate needs matter.