Separate facts, myths on oil and gas
In an election year, information becomes increasingly biased with facts evolving into myths that suit political agendas. Here are some common myths regarding crude oil and gasoline along with the facts from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, unless otherwise noted. Myth: Drilling for more domestic oil will increase the supply and reduce the price of gasoline. Fact: If the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska or offshore areas of the continental shelf had the green light for new drilling today, no oil would be produced until 2018. New drilling would have no affect on gasoline prices for a decade. The 13,843 U.S. crude oil developmental wells drilled in 2007 was a 20-year high, yet crude costs are at all-time highs. This infers that more drilling does not correlate to lower crude prices. Domestic refinery capacity is limited. The United States has a 21-million-barrel-per-day demand for oil. As of Jan. 1, the 150 oil refineries in the U.S.
» Full StoryOpen door to drilling
Talk about arrogance. While Americans are paying through the nose for gasoline, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has decided to “save the planet” by refusing to allow a vote on a Republican solution to our energy problems.
» Full StoryBear captured, released
The Daily Item of Sunbury reported July 21: “Hundreds of onlookers kept pace Tuesday with a 200-pound black bear that darted into Lewisburg and climbed two trees before being safely captured three hours later by Pennsylvania Game Commission officers,
» Full StoryEndangered Species Act deserves our protection
A recent Mirror article highlighted the recovery of the bald eagle, which was endangered because of the widespread use of DDT. Its recovery thanks to the Endangered Species Act is a great success story.
» Full StoryStreet fair great
On a recent Saturday evening, the Juniata United Methodist Church held a street fair.
» Full StoryRepublicans show priorities
Recently in the Mirror it was interesting to see exactly where the Republican Party’s loyalty is.
Bill Shuster and John McCain voted against woman and for big business on the bill calling for equal pay for equal work for women.
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