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......
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