Edgens, Jefferson G.,
What Energy Policy?. Jefferson G. Edgens. - World & I, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 404, Environment, 1522-3205; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: What Energy Policy?, Nov. 2003; pp. 20-25.
"Recent blackouts and high gas prices have reminded Americans that our energy system is stressed and vulnerable. Businesses and communities realized after the New York to Detroit power outage in August [2003] that the system is open to disruption. Another problem is that its operation is not fully understood, leading to the demand that politicians do something, anything, now. (WORLD & I) This article provides an overview of the U.S. energy policy, noting that "arguments centering on energy policy generally fall into two camps: use and exploration of more fossil fuels or the encouragement of alternative energy sources usually defined as softer energy choices."
1522-3205;
Alternative fuels
Creative ability in technology
Energy conservation
Energy policy
Fossil fuels
Renewable energy sources
AC1.S5
050
What Energy Policy?. Jefferson G. Edgens. - World & I, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 404, Environment, 1522-3205; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: What Energy Policy?, Nov. 2003; pp. 20-25.
"Recent blackouts and high gas prices have reminded Americans that our energy system is stressed and vulnerable. Businesses and communities realized after the New York to Detroit power outage in August [2003] that the system is open to disruption. Another problem is that its operation is not fully understood, leading to the demand that politicians do something, anything, now. (WORLD & I) This article provides an overview of the U.S. energy policy, noting that "arguments centering on energy policy generally fall into two camps: use and exploration of more fossil fuels or the encouragement of alternative energy sources usually defined as softer energy choices."
1522-3205;
Alternative fuels
Creative ability in technology
Energy conservation
Energy policy
Fossil fuels
Renewable energy sources
AC1.S5
050