Watch: Discussions on Oil Should Reflect the Nuance of Such a Critical Industry

In North Dakota, we’re an understandably oil-friendly state. And that’s a good thing because we need oil. But do we occasionally let the rhetoric of black or white political discourse on the topic shape our opinions and policy? Perhaps our discussions on the in-other-places-controversial industry could stand to embrace a bit more nuance.

In the video below, you’ll catch the refreshing perspective of an industry consultant who delivers that exact message to an audience we’d assume is being taught to think negatively of the industry — a higher education classroom in California.