Three and a half months ago President Obama pointed the proper direction for U.S. energy policy. In the wake of the BP oil spill in the gulf, this subtle policy shift back in February (not the shift that will be a short-lived reactive offshore drilling policy switch made earlier this week) holds the only logical high-technology solution to the U.S. energy dilemma.We cannot help but be reminded that in just fifteen years France shifted away from foreign dependence on imported oil (1973-1988) and converted to a country that now gets nearly 80% of its power from nuclear energy.
So, with all the handwringing over the nasty gulf oil disaster, battery technology leaping ahead, and hybrids and plug in cars just around the corner, one can only wonder how long it is going to take before all Americans encourage our president, regardless of party affiliation, to unite behind the only common sense long range national energy strategy. Read more:
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