Statement by Governor Ted Kulongoski on Lifting Offshore Drilling Ban
Governor says offshore drilling isn’t short-term solution to long-term problem
(Salem) – “As I stated last month, more drilling for a diminishing resource is not the answer for giving our country energy security or freeing us from our addiction to fossil fuels.
“Repealing the offshore oil drilling moratorium is a short-sighted response to a long-term issue of creating a sustainable and secure domestic energy economy.
“Instead of increasing our country’s dependence on petroleum, we need to use cleaner sources of energy to meet the needs of today as we continue to invest in energy efficiency, conservation and developing renewable and alternative fuels to meet our energy needs of tomorrow.
“The answer to our energy crisis is not more drilling. The answer is strategic investments in alternative and renewable energy, tougher fuel-efficiency standards and a conservation strategy that includes protecting and preserving Oregon’s coast.”
Contact:
Anna Richter Taylor, 503.378.6169
Rem Nivens, 503.378.6496
Jillian Schoene, 503.378.5040
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