Meeting America's Energy Needs with American Energy Sources

When I chaired the task force to update and reform the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), I learned the average time frame for obtaining a permit to produce natural gas has tripled. Whether it's oil sands, wind, the development of liquid coal, biodiesel, hydrogen fuel cells, nuclear powe...

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Published inRipon forum (2000) Vol. 42; no. 2; p. 8
Main Author Rodgers, Cathy McMorris
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington The Ripon Society 01.04.2008
Subjects
Alternative energy sources
Energy policy
Environmental protection
Farmers
Forest & brush fires
Fuel cells
Shutdowns
Wind farms
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Summary:When I chaired the task force to update and reform the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), I learned the average time frame for obtaining a permit to produce natural gas has tripled. Whether it's oil sands, wind, the development of liquid coal, biodiesel, hydrogen fuel cells, nuclear power or solar energy all of these sources of energy decrease our dependency on foreign oil and create new markets, stimulate the workforce, pass energy savings to the public, and help contribute to American energy.
ISSN:1541-0269