As a country dependent on fossil fuels, we face increasing costs and shortages. And we put our nation at risk when we import energy from unfriendly countries. The truth is:
- Worldwide energy use is on the rise and fossil fuel prices are climbing.
- Americans use 15 times more energy per person than a typical developing country.
- Developing nations use 30% of the world’s energy today and their consumption is expected to double in 15 years.
- Our dependence on fossil, especially oil, is vulnerable to political upheaval, trade disputes and embargoes in potentially unstable or unfriendly countries.
- The fossil fuel supply is shrinking while consumption is increasing.
- With so much oil being imported, oil spills have become a significant problem.