Reinventing the energy wheel ALL Edition

In the early 1970s, it was obvious that rising demand for energy was making the nation more dependent on oil imports. Low prices discouraged domestic production and alternatives like nuclear power were controversial. There was little effort to promote other alternatives, and with boundless supplies...

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Published inThe Christian Science monitor (1983)
Main Author Panetta, Leon E
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Boston, Mass The Christian Science Publishing Society (d/b/a "The Christian Science Monitor"), trusteeship under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 18.05.2001
Subjects
Alternative energy
Electric rates
Energy conservation
Energy efficiency
Energy policy
Leadership
Lifestyles
Petroleum
Presidents
MONTEREY, CALIF
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Summary:In the early 1970s, it was obvious that rising demand for energy was making the nation more dependent on oil imports. Low prices discouraged domestic production and alternatives like nuclear power were controversial. There was little effort to promote other alternatives, and with boundless supplies of oil flowing from the Mideast, the American standard of living had no limits. When President Bush's press secretary was asked whether the president would be asking citizens to change their lifestyles, given that we consume more energy per capita than any other nation, he said, "That's a big no." President Bush wants more coal mines, oil refineries, gas pipelines, power lines, and nuclear reactors. He is promoting conservation and alternative fuels, but he clearly doesn't want to do anything that will change our lifestyle of boundless energy consumption.
ISSN:0882-7729
2166-3262