Energy solutions poll

Conventional energy sources: drilling for oil and natural gas, and coal mining. A hot topic at the moment is whether or not the ban on off-shore drilling(the coast of America) should be lifted. Proponents of lifting this ban believe it would make America more independent of foreign oil and reduce American energy costs. Opponents of off-shore drilling cite environmental concerns, specifically contributing to global warming by burning more fossil fuels, the danger of oil spills, and the disruption of marine habitat. Major forms of alternative energy include: solar, wind, biofuels, geothermal, and other renewable energies.