How Can We Achieve Energy Independence?

How Can We Achieve Energy Independence?

America’s reliance on foreign energy has led John McCain to say he could achieve energy independence "easily" within 10 years, while Barack Obama has called it "the most important issue our future economy will face." But while both candidates have been long on promises they’ve been short on details. How soon can America realistically achieve energy independence, and what’s the best path to get there?

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bcooper
Everything, Drill for oil,Nuclear, Hydro, renewables, etc.

Were is this going to get the capital for renewables? From YOU and ME by the Carbon Cap and Trade tax scheme that takes effect in 2012. The carbon cap and trade programs... Read More

- bcooper | December 1, 2008 9:47AM

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