This dependence we have is so strong we have started wars, killed and deceived people for oil. ... There are many environmental problems linked to oil both directly and indirectly such as the often to frequent oil spills all over the world. One cause to this problem is the use of outdated and poorly maintained oil tankers. ... Another would be the close inspection of these tankers yearly by an international authority that could deem them seaworthy or not, kind of like the UN weapons inspectors just ones that inspect these boats. ... We rely on oil for entirely way to many things. ...

• Word Count: 551
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Nigerians lack the resources that can be used against the Boko Haram, not enough trained soldiers, lack of weapons, and technology, whereas the U.S. has plenty of highly trained soldiers, vast weapons, and advanced technology to "crush" terrorists. ... Nigerians have so many natural products such as crude petroleum, crude oil, rubber, cocoa, plants and other products. ... According to the Council on Foreign Relations, the largest proven petroleum and oil reserves in Nigeria have recently come down from 95 percent to 75 percent. Consequently, the dramatic fall in global petroleum and ...

• Word Count: 952
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School