The world is witnessing a massive increase in the demand for gas and oil, as more and more people are turning affluent, and are staying in energy-inefficient, expensive houses, and plying gas-guzzling personal vehicles. Hence, the energy companies are turning their eyes towards pristine sites that may harbour reserves of gas and oil. Mostly, these new sites are ecologically fragile areas, and any exploitation will wreak havoc in these places. So, should these places be explored for fuel reserves? I fear not- tampering with these areas will destroy the flora and fauna, and in the long run will extract a huge environmental cost from us.