In 2008 our use of oil cost us $1 trillion more than it did just ten years earlier. Our domestic supplies have dwindled to the point that we are now importing 70% of the oil we use. Worldwide oil is being consumed at twice the rate that new oil is being discovered, and oil reserves are declining steadily. At the same time demand for oil is increasing rapidly, and the U.S. is, for the first time, facing fierce competition for the remaining oil. Our oil purchases are putting hundreds of billions of dollars into the hands of nutcase petrodictators making them more powerful while weakening our economy. But there is good news. We have the technologies to get ourselves completely off oil in 15 years. This effort will require commitment, money, and intelligent guidance. History has shown that the United States can face a major challenge and accomplish the seemingly impossible. This book develops a comprehensive plan to move us off of oil, and frames it as a legislative agenda for our new President.
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Jeff has really narrowed down the key energy issues that face our nation today. He has real data to support what we really need to know about renewable sources of energy. Jeff has a simple way of presenting perspective on a fairly complex energy issue we all sense is looming in our future.
His analysis of the benefits and risks associated with the different alternatives available is easy to understand and insightful beyond anything I've read about alternative energy issues. This book is an easy read that allows you to gain a comprehensive understanding of the energy issue from several different angles. It is so refreshing to read an intelligent documentary of the energy solutions from an unbiased source whose motivation comes from educating the public and not some other self-serving cause. This is a must read for anyone interested in making an educated decision about how to spend our vital few dollars on new alternative energy sources. Garry Grzelak
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Jeff Wilson offers a wonderful guide which outlines simple steps the U.S. can take to end our oil addiction. The book is concise and easy to read. Even a politician could understand it, which is why I think it should be required reading for all elected officials.
Energy prices are falling because of the global economic meltdown, but that doesn't change the dynamics of the long-term global energy crisis. Our freedom and our future standard of living are at stake. Wilson offers compelling solutions that are well within our reach.
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We live in a world with a unhealthy addiction to oil and the dire need to kick this dependence is bearing down on us. What happens when we run out? I don't even want to imagine how bad society will become at that point for myself or my future generations. Learning to overcome this battle is crucial and will be a real accomplishment for mankind. Our realization that we need to change our unhealthy lifestyle is so urgent that we needed to start yesterday and with each of us individually not just a few. This book enables and enlightens those of us that need to become more aware and concerned as well as giving all of us a tangible and applicable way of doing so. This book breaks it down into an "easy to understand and do" approach to kicking the habit and becoming a more sustainable global society. A must read for every American that cares about their future and those of their loved ones.
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