The Earth Policy Institute lays out the case for building more offshore wind farms and getting ourselves away from the reliance on oil. Did you know that…
“While oil resources are limited, wind resources are abundant and inexhaustible. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that the world’s top carbon emitters have enough wind energy potential to meet their current electricity needs many times over. The United States’ total wind potential is estimated at 22 times current electricity use. For China the wind resource potential is 15 times greater than the country’s current electricity consumption, and for Russia, it is a staggering 170 times higher.
Looking at offshore wind resources alone, the U.S. potential is 4 times current electricity use. For Canada, offshore wind is a whopping 39 times greater.”
Read the full article here and then add your thoughts in the comments section below. Do you think we should increase or decrease offshore oil drilling? Should we force car makers to increase the average miles per gallon for new cars? What mpg should cars be getting? Should we go to all electric vehicles? What types of changes do you think the United States should make as one of the leaders of the world? Also be sure to comment on other people’s comments.
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