Sep 06
While Romney outlined a plan for energy independence that is heavy on fossil fuel extraction a few weeks ago, the Obama administration blueprint seems to rely on investment in clean sources of energy along with developing tighter standards for efficiency. Compare the two plans, and it appears Democrats have the edge on the environmental vote over Republicans in …
Aug 30
In yesterday’s coverage of the Republican National Convention by The Atlantic and the National Journal, former former Republican Senator Trent Lott made a remark about the success of DARPA, also known as the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency– which is a branch of the Department of Defense that is responsible for developing new technologies for …
Aug 23
At a campaign stop in New Mexico today, presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney outlined a plan that would create an energy independent future for North America through the collective oil and gas resources that exist in Canada, Mexico and the United States. In a slightly ironic twist, Romney was buffeted by strong winds as he …
Aug 07
After decades of dependence on Middle Eastern oil, which helped grease the cogs of the American economic engine, the United States is slowly but surely moving toward other forms of energy. At this point, even highly controversial methods of natural gas extraction are preferable to cost of petroleum from both an economic and security standpoint. …
Jul 12
As the United States searches for ways to become less dependent on oil from the Middle East, energy companies are turning to sources that lie near or within the country’s borders, such as natural gas. Though it is a fossil fuel, natural gas is far cleaner than oil or coal– and we have a lot …
Jul 01
Energy independence: it’s an issue that has become one of the top priorities for our country today, not only as a way to decrease our dependence on oil from the Middle East, but to also leverage our own resources in order to build a more sustainable energy future. Join FORA.tv tonight as we present a …
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