North American energy independence
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Imported crude oil as a percent of US consumption.
North American energy independence is a stated goal of those who believe that the North American nations - the USA, Canada and Mexico - must reduce their reliance on oil purchased from outside the continent.
The benefits are argued to be the reduction of North America's energy dependence on unstable regions such as the Middle East and South America and limiting oil imperialism to the North American Free Trade Area, reducing exposure to terrorism abroad; lower balance of trade and foreign exchange stresses on the U.S. economy in an era when suppliers may begin to price oil in euros; the development of renewable energy sources to displace fossil fuels; and the promotion of energy conservation and technology (such as insulation, green roof, and lighting efficiency) exportable to energy-poor nations.
The Apollo Alliance, a coalition of businesses, strategists, labor unions, and environmental organizations is advocating a ten-point plan for energy independence. Another group is the Set America Free Coalition formed by prominent individuals and non-profit organizations concerned about the security and economic implications of America’s growing dependence on foreign oil.
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"Addicted to oil"
In his 2006 State of the Union Address, George W. Bush used the phrase "addicted to oil", a phrase widely discussed in the media.[1][2][3]
“ Keeping America competitive requires affordable energy. And here we have a serious problem: America is addicted to oil, which is often imported from unstable parts of the world. The best way to break this addiction is through technology. Since 2001, we have spent nearly $10 billion to develop cleaner, cheaper and more reliable alternative energy sources. And we are on the threshold of incredible advances. So tonight I announce the Advanced Energy Initiative -- a 22 percent increase in clean-energy research at the Department of Energy to push for breakthroughs in two vital areas. To change how we power our homes and offices, we will invest more in zero-emission coal-fired plants; revolutionary solar and wind technologies; and clean, safe nuclear energy. We must also change how we power our automobiles. We will increase our research in better batteries for hybrid and electric cars and in pollution-free cars that run on hydrogen.
We will also fund additional research in cutting-edge methods of producing ethanol, not just from corn but from wood chips and stalks or switch grass. Our goal is to make this new kind of ethanol practical and competitive within six years. Breakthroughs on this and other new technologies will help us reach another great goal: to replace more than 75 percent of our oil imports from the Middle East by 2025. By applying the talent and technology of America, this country can dramatically improve our environment, move beyond a petroleum- based economy and make our dependence on Middle Eastern oil a thing of the past.[4]
” See also
- Advanced Energy Initiative
- Clean energy
- United States energy independence
- Electric cars
- Energy security
- Renewable energy
- Sustainable energy
References
- ^ The State of the Union: A Look Between the Lines, NPR http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5181934
- ^ Bush: U.S. must cut oil dependence, MSNBC http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11110276/
- ^ Bush in a lighter shade of green, BBC News http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4669870.stm
- ^ President Bush's State of the Union Address, The Washington Post http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/31/AR2006013101468.html
External links
- North American Power site
- American Energy Independence
- Turning Oil into Salt: Energy Independence Through Fuel Choice
- Relevantminded.com - Energy Independence and Conservation
- How Dependent Is the United States on Foreign Oil?
- American Energy Independence Day 2008
- Energy Independence Plan
- USA Energy Independence.com
- "Dangers of U.S dependence on foreign oil"
- Humankind public radio's "Passengers" program interview with Policy Director Matt Maryl
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