Today, President Obama proposed a plan to drill for both natural gas and oil on the eastern coastline of the United States. While supporters of developing independent energy sources back the plan, it has also received criticism from the environmentally conscious.

Aside from drilling on the U.S. coastline of the Atlantic, the plans include drilling projects around the eastern Gulf of Mexico as well as on the northern coast of Alaska.

Of course, President Obama has received criticism of his announcement from both ends. Some believe drilling for these sources of energy in our own backyard will only work towards providing… Continue reading →