I posted this on EnviroGeek

But I think it is just that important and wanted to get as many of you as possible to see this.

Drilling in the Mackenzie Delta is about to be voted on in the US, and it has the potential of being the worst environemental disaster in years. The Exxon Valdez is nothing compared to what could happen. Not only due to the sensitive arctic environment, but also because of all the unique engineering problems that this arises. Note: This area is a wildlife reserve for the porcipine caribou herd (the largest caribou herd in the world, but is also a bird sanctuary. Very important for the local ecosystem. Also the pipeline through tundra and how animals will cross it has never been fully addressed. The world wildlife fund has started a petition to the prime minister to urge the canadian case to the US (note: with a pipeline, they would have to go through canada to get to the american public). Please at least visit the site to hear what they have to say, and if you agree sign the petition.

WWF Petition