With 25% of the world’s energy consumption and 3% of the world’s energy reserves, the United States is inevitably dependent upon outside energy supplies unless an alternative is found or we vastly reduce our consumption. It is going to run out, anyway, why not get started now in finding a viable alternative? Either that, or it doesn’t matter where the oil is, we’ll eventually drill for every last drop, burn it ‘til the climate is unrecognizable, then run out and do… what?
It’s not a crisis as long as Texas oilmen (aka, Bush & Co.) are still making a profit. We don’t have to do anything until it becomes a crisis. Therefore, keep on trucking. No worries.
jqmcd about 13 years ago
With 25% of the world’s energy consumption and 3% of the world’s energy reserves, the United States is inevitably dependent upon outside energy supplies unless an alternative is found or we vastly reduce our consumption. It is going to run out, anyway, why not get started now in finding a viable alternative? Either that, or it doesn’t matter where the oil is, we’ll eventually drill for every last drop, burn it ‘til the climate is unrecognizable, then run out and do… what?
Bluejayz about 13 years ago
It’s not a crisis as long as Texas oilmen (aka, Bush & Co.) are still making a profit. We don’t have to do anything until it becomes a crisis. Therefore, keep on trucking. No worries.
Dtroutma about 13 years ago
^they’re just out to make shale “practical”.
CorosiveFrog Premium Member about 13 years ago
^maybe a long time ago, we all know China producces much more.
And if in a year the US produced 0 %, the production would move somewhere else.
pwroblewski about 13 years ago
What are we supposed to do until the Messiah comes? Affordable green power is a long ways off.
CorosiveFrog Premium Member about 13 years ago
 cleaner energy is not a messiah that comes from Heaven for no reason, it’s something we have to work hard to get.
CorosiveFrog Premium Member about 13 years ago
^20 percent probably consumed by other americans.