So just to see if I have this straight, your argument is, "Its already happening, or it already sucks, so who gives a sh*t if gets worse?". Nice. You two may as well be co-PMs.
No.
The point is that alternatives to getting this oil shipped are even more dangerous to the environment.
The real solution as mentioned before is to reduce the need for this oil in the first place, but to do that is nearly an impossible task.
Unless we collectively figure out a way to make most products locally, using recycled materials, and renewable energy to power the industries we need to focus on getting this product to market as efficiently and safely as possible.
If I had it my way we would turn everything off and reset from scratch. People, myself and those around me included, need a good reminder what its like when the lights and heat go out.
Focusing on realistic solutions, I think, is key.