The debate over oil and gas development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) is about as hot as it’s ever been, thanks to soaring fuel prices, domestic energy shortfalls and a political about-face in the nation’s Oval Office. At the core of many arguments — pro and con — are results of the 1998 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) study on ANWR’s petroleum potential.Pro-Development Resource Estimates: Defensible and Desirable The USGS report is thorough, presenting estimates that use a number of alternative resource concepts. Industry is often accused of distorting ANWR’s potential by focusing on the highest of these estimates....