The global population is increasing at an unprecedented rate, and so is the demand for finite energy resources like gas and oil. Some folks opine that remote corners of the world should be cleared for human use to locate and extract these natural resources. In the following paragraphs, I will discuss the disadvantages of this notion, and I will support my opinion with clarifications and examples.
The exploitation of virgin areas of the world to obtain gas and oil has two main benefits; one benefit is that it potentially saturates the oil and gas supply market due to the many new origins of these resources. This results in lower prices for these fossil fuels, thereby benefitting governments and their population as it improves their purchasing power. Another advantage would be that governments could enhance their supply of oil and gas for future generations. In fact, these resources are limited, meaning that our children and grandchildren might not have the privilege of using them.
On the other hand, the arguments above the drawbacks. I am of the view that the negatives of this trend take precedence over the benefits. we will disturb the environment severely if we intend to find oil and gas in untouched places around the globe. That is, to set up and operate extraction stations or facilities, animal habitats are likely to be destroyed, hence putting the lives of many species at risk. Even more alarming is the fact that building these structures in places serving as habitats to endangered species, such as polar bears, threatening their survival. Albeit no less significant, the issue with this trend is an increased likelihood of international disagreements. New origins, such as those in Antarctica – a pristine location, can be a cause of dispute over the ownership. Because such areas are a source of generating revenue for countries, disputes over ownership might risk human lives due to wars.
To sum up, although searching for new locations to obtain gas and oil can enrich supply and ensure a better life for future generations, it can lead to such serious consequences as habitat destruction and international conflicts. Therefore, I believe that the negative effects of this suggestion outweigh the possible benefits.