They're drilling for oil off the Irish coast.

他们在爱尔兰沿海钻井采油。

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Melting ice may also allow for mineral extraction in areas such as Canada and Russia, and drilling for oil in the Arctic.

冰川融化还可能有助于在加拿大和俄罗斯等地采矿，以及在北极圈开采石油。

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The reality is that while the industry has improved safety in recent decades, drilling for oil and gas in deep water is inherently risky.

虽然近几十年这一行业的安全性提高了，但在深水钻采油气的危险性是与生俱来的。

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He said he will force government regulators to make it tougher for oil companies to get drilling permits.

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The White House says it is preparing for the worst. Experts say the most effective solution involves drilling relief wells to reroute oil, a process that could take months.

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Drilling for oil is thought to have a return on energy anywhere from 5x to 20x.

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Romney hit McCain for his opposition to drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.

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Lawmakers are debating legislation to allow drilling for oil along the U.S. coastline, particularly in Florida and California.

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