America has talked of energy independence for decades, but made little progress. Whether it is the reason for war in the Middle East or merely one factor, our dependence on foreign oil undeniably weakens our diplomatic hand around the globe. Is there a magic bullet, or is the answer in a combination of solar, ethanol, wind, nuclear and other substitute fuels – as well as drilling where we have been reluctant to do so?
Recent Video
Myth: Corn Ethanol is GreatChad D., TX - Tue, 11/13/2007 - 4:42pm
John Stossel proves that just because corn ethanol is an alternative fuel doesn't mean it's a good one to invest in. |
Recent Forum Topics
| Topic | Comments | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Independence Solutions | 64 | 11/29/2007 - 10:38am |
| A Sensible Energy Plan | 4 | 11/28/2007 - 4:27pm |
| Gas Tax? | 11 | 11/27/2007 - 5:48pm |
| Wind Energy | 6 | 11/27/2007 - 5:14pm |
| Wanted: News feed | 5 | 11/27/2007 - 2:54pm |
| Biofuels - Great Green Hope or Swindle | 6 | 11/27/2007 - 5:00am |
| The issues are Renewable Energy and Global Warming, not 'Energy Independence' | 15 | 11/26/2007 - 11:11pm |
| How much land? | 2 | 11/18/2007 - 8:40pm |
| What will you do to reduce our dependence on imported oil? | 0 | 11/17/2007 - 7:38am |
| dependance on oil | 6 | 11/16/2007 - 1:09pm |
Web Resources
Apollo Alliance for Energy Independence
Andy Wilson, NY - Fri, 10/26/2007 - 11:49am
This group outlines how we can begin an Apollo Project for energy independence, and how it can be accomplished using few resources and within a decade.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Jeremiah Belanger, MA - Mon, 11/12/2007 - 1:02pm
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
BP USA Homepage
Dave Foster, DC - Mon, 10/08/2007 - 12:29pm
All kinds of resources from BP, all tending toward a greener future.
The New Dawn Of Solar
Lance Seiders, OR - Thu, 11/22/2007 - 2:03am
A new way of producing solar panels.
Platts.com
Dave Foster, DC - Mon, 10/08/2007 - 12:35pm
Platts.com, put on by the McGraw Hill Companies, seems to be a fairly large and informative site for information on energies and fuels including oil, electric power, natural gas, coal, nuclear, petrochemicals and metals. Very industrial.
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