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THE INTENSE NATIONAL DEBATE IN THE UNITED STATES ON THE SUBJECT OF ENERGY POLICY AND ITS INTERNATIONAL IMPLICATIONS IS GENERATING A SET OF DIFFICULT COMPROMISE DECISIONS.

In an interview with Time Magazine in December, President Obama made the bold assertion that '[t]he United States is going to be a net exporter of energy because of new technologies and what we're doing with natural gas and oil.' Although he did not place a timescale on this prediction or specify what new technologies he meant, his comment reflects a radical shift that has been taking place in US energy policy thinking. The largest single cause of the shift has been the boom in US unconventional oil and gas production over the last six years. Domestic natural gas production is at record levels, averaging 65.9 bcf/d in 2012, while total oil production exceeded the 10 mb/d mark in October, for the first time in over 20 years. The rapid growth in production has led to speculation, in Washington and among market analysts, that the USA might achieve energy independence. No longer relying on imports, particularly from Middle Eastern countries, holds strong political appeal, especially when it offers additional domestic jobs in oil and gas production and an improved balance of trade. However, despite the positive outlook for US production, there are several factors limiting the prospects for America's energy exports.

Energy consumption trends, 1945-88.

"This book deepens our understanding of ethical drivers in energy policy and contributes to future decision-making on transitions towards a sustainable energy system. During the latest fifty years Western energy politics have been faced with a series of ethical challenges including rapid growth, oil crises, security of supply, nuclear power and climate change. Combining philosophical, historical and planning approaches into one narrative, these dilemmas are explored using Denmark as the key case study. Drawing on contributions from several experts in the field, the ethics of energy is investigated from multiple perspectives at the individual, corporate, local and national levels, focusing on concrete decisions where different ethical considerations are weighted against each other. This comprehensive approach helps to gain a deeper understanding of the energy sector's history and gives important input to its future layout. Drawing comparisons with European and global examples, this book will be of great interest to students and scholars of energy politics and policy, environmental ethics, climate change and sustainability transitions"--

[Pt. 1]: Oversight hearing before the Committee on Resources, U.S. House of Representatives, 104th Congress, 2nd Session, February 2, 1996. - IV,187 S. - graph. Darst., Tab. - (Serial / House (United States); No. 104-55). - ISBN 0-16-052558-6; Pt. 2: Oversight hearing before the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources of the Committee on Resources, U.S. House of Representatives, 104th Congress, 2nd Session, March 21, 1996. - III,177 S. - graph. Darst., Tab. - (Serial / House (United States); No. 104-60). - ISBN 0-16-052693-0