A) Converting to large scale solar power would necessarily raise energy prices- hurting the poor, who can't afford it, most. And it would be better to wait until there is actually demand for new power- companies will invest more R&D in it and make better technologies.

B) Wrong? It would have an overall insignifigant impact. The drilling stations would be very small, oil pipelines would be made so as to not restrict wildlife, and they would not even use roads so as to minimize the impact. It would not 'destroy' the wildlife at all, while at the same time providing another fuel source. Do not let fanatics delude you into thinking that it would harm the wildlife.

C) My dad's in the oil business.

Good for your cousin. How much is oil grease?

Crazed Rabbit