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Life as we know it in America is changing as we confront a real danger of unstable
sources of energy and escalating evidence of environmental damages. As the demand for
energy increases we may reach a point of no return. Difficult choices must be made to
ensure a sustainable future. There is no time to waste. In the National Issues Forum
booklet, The Energy Problem: Choices for an Uncertain Future, the energy problem is
addressed with a look at different approaches to a alternative fuel solution.
Within the introduction titled "Facing the Tough Choices" some real dilemmas are
addressed. America is addicted to energy. As a nation America consumes more than
20% of the overall world energy while only accounting for 4.5% of the earths population.
America's energy demands are far beyond that of any other developing nation and are
increasing at a staggering rate. Fossil fuels are depleting at an alarming rate and will
continue to do so. Our consumer based economy and way of life rely heavily on
affordable, readily available energy. The price of oil has a direct effect on the daily lives
of most Americans. Relying on foreign sources for oil, especially in the Middle East
causes instability to the supply and cost. We must base our international relationships on
our dependency on other nations resources and this can be very dangerous. Wars are
fought and blood is shed over these needs. Environmental problems are also a large
concern when dealing with the energy problem faced today. Americas reliance on fossil
fuels has caused a great deal of global warming. The developing world cannot continue
to sustain its energy demands using fossil fuels....
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