I don't think it makes sense. It doesn't make sense for the environment, it doesn't make sense for the climate, or for the people who live near or along the Atlantic Ocean, and depend upon clean ocean waters for their livelihoods.
Lowenthal argues against offshore drilling due to environmental and community concerns.
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