Hair-curling energy crisis by 1985
The U.S. Congress was one group that became aware of an energy crisis in 1973, when the oil embargo was imposed by the OPEC countries. The author predicts that at the current rate of energy demand growth, the U.S. will have a severe recession brought on by the lack of domestic energy by 1985, stemming from the ''short-sightedness and lethargy of our Congress in energy matters.'' Congress has not only failed to increase energy supplies in any way, he says, but many new governmental regulations have decreased the supply of domestic energy. Later, he adds, ''Congressmen are practicing convenience politics in an attempt to meet energy demands at lower prices in unison with zero environmental damage.'' After summarizing the facts on imported energy, coal utilization, and the nuclear energy dilemma--and all their ramifications--Dr. McKetta prescribes what can be done to alleviate the shortage slightly. He states that an energy policy with teeth in it is needed, and the U.S. must become sensible about: encouraging U.S. businessmen to find new energy supplies; tripling the use of coal by 1990; using nuclear energy widely; encouraging research and development on broad fronts to help find additional sources of energy; developing the use of all alternate energies; conserving energy of all kinds; and doing without unnecessary luxuries. (MCW)
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Texas, Austin
- OSTI ID:
- 7280618
- Journal Information:
- Electr. Perspect.; (United States), Vol. 1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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