''No growth'' energy policy for America
The U.S. imports 40 percent of its petroleum, and it is forecast that this dependence will grow to 50 percent by the 1980's, presenting three problems for U.S. citizens: energy prices will increase; the import bill will exceed $30 billion in 1976; and the U.S. is vulnerable at any time to an embargo of any resource. The coal industry is confident that if the Federal government would allow it to develop its resources, it could restore U.S. energy independence in ten years. There are some who advocate a ''no growth'' policy and the author points out that energy conservation alone will not solve the crisis. Reconsiderations have also been broadcast by the Club of Rome regarding their 1972 studies. The author sums up his message that ''growth is ... essential ... we must increase food production to prevent starvation ... we must increase economic growth to alleviate poverty ... we must increase energy production to do either.'' (MCW )
- OSTI ID:
- 7140260
- Journal Information:
- Min. Congr. J.; (United States), Vol. 62:7
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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