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All items tagged Energy dependenceGlobal Must Read ArticlesOctober 6, 2008 | "Another Inconvenient Truth"Producing biofuels will further drain “the world’s most valuable, irreplaceable and finite natural resource: fresh water.” ++ For example, 9,000 gal. of water are needed to make just one gal. of diesel fuel; 666 gal. are used daily to feed one person. ++ To have any effect on global energy problems, biofuels “will require much more water than the world can afford to give ... MoreJune 24, 2008 | Using the Oil Shock to Prevent Climate ShockReducing the West’s dependence on fossil fuels from Russia and the Middle East requires lowering reliance on this type of energy altogether. ++ Many governments are “doing their utmost to increase and subsidize supplies” but this is not the revolutionary kind of action needed to avoid catastrophe. ++ Democratic leaders need to “lead, decide, and inspire,” display courage and stop shying away from ... More |
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