The Energy Crisis
What exactly is America’s energy problem? According to this panel, the biggest issue is imported oil—and transportation the best arena in which to tackle it.
Data Visualization
Clean Energy Calculator
Test a scenario for increasing the use of solar, wind, or electric cars to cut America’s reliance on fossil fuels
Powering America
A state-by-state look at the use of renewable energy, fossil fuels, and nuclear power
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O.K. Smart Guys: Fix the Energy Problem
The U.S. first became a net importer of oil in 1948. The intervening decades have led Americans down a steady path of price spikes, shortages, and compromised foreign policy decisions. Imported fuel means expensive gasoline, lost jobs, and hobbled industries, while climate change poses risks as dramatic as they are difficult to assess. So how do we fix our fuel and energy problems? Read more.
Discussion
Do policy makers understand energy well enough to make smart decisions?
