Explores how to prepare for and get into the field of oil rig work as a leasehand, rigger, driller, or drilling manager, and looks at the daily life of one who chooses a career as an oil worker.
Presents a collection of in-depth discussions about whether drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge should or should not be permitted. Includes extensive bibliographies and annotated lists of relevant organizations to contact for further study.
Describes oil as a fossil fuel and where it can be found. Explains why drilling for oil is a complex project and requires legal contracts. Also discusses why we are running low on oil, and what we now must do to provide fuel for cars, machinery, and for oil heaters. In addition, argues that our nation must do something now to provide other means of replacing oil with new chemicals like ethanol and vegetable projects.
