VCC Oil Extraction in The US Pros and Cons Chart

View these images that promote controversy: Oil Spill Clean UpLinks to an external site., Offshore Drilling RallyLinks to an external site., Offshore Oil RigLinks to an external site., Fracking HearingLinks to an external site., Fracking ProtestLinks to an external site., Fracking PlantLinks to an external site..

Consider what each image means and how it offers controversy.

Part II – Analyzing Argument in Text and Video

1. Read and view the following materials on oil/gas extraction.

“Don’t Drill Along the East Coast”Links to an external site. (Feb 2, 2015)

“Offshore Drilling Remains a Risk Worth Taking”Links to an external site. (2014)

Ice and Brimstone: Years of Living DangerouslyLinks to an external site. (2014) This link will take you to Part 15. Watch Parts 15-16.

“Fracking Is Not Harmful to the Environment”Links to an external site. (2014)

1. “Fracking Is Harmful to the Environment”Links to an external site. (2014)

Fracking: Positive or Negative Impact?Links to an external site. (Sept 6, 2013) You can read the Fracking Positive or Negative Impacts transcript.docx Download Fracking Positive or Negative Impacts transcript.docx as you watch.

complete the pros and cons chart