Is energy independence a real possibility?
America has always been the land of opportunity. We are a nation that is rich with natural resources and have a strong, proven record in the advancement of technologies. If energy independence is going to be achieved, every American needs to step up to the plate. Citizens need to elect Congressional and state leaders who will be willing to allow energy development in federally controlled areas like ANWR, which is estimated to have 14 billion barrels of economically recoverable oil. They also need to allow the recovery of oil through off-shore drilling along the vast coastline. These can both be accomplished in ways that safeguard the environment. In addition to fossil fuels, technological advances have broadened the possibilities of capturing marketable energy sources, such as wind, solar, nuclear, and biofuels. If America is to achieve energy independence, all forms of energy must be developed and made available to consumers.
