Search

Your search keyword '"oil industry"' showing total 2 results
Start Over Descriptor "oil industry" Topic air pollution Region united states
2 results on '"oil industry"'

1. Abstracts.

Subjects
*PLANNING, *SOCIAL settlements, *SOCIAL problems, *HEATING equipment, *COOKING equipment, *HISTORIC sites
Abstract

The article presents abstracts of articles about planning including those focusing on settlement house work and social reform, the development of heating and cooking technology in the U.S. in the 19th century and emergence of historic sites as tourist destinations in the U.S. in the late 19th century.

Published
2009
Full Text
View/download PDF

2. Energy Security: How vulnerable is America's energy system?

Author

Cooper, Mary H.

Subjects
*ARAB oil embargo, 1973-1974, *ENERGY consumption, *ENERGY security, *SEPTEMBER 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001, *GOVERNMENT policy
Abstract

The nation's dependence on foreign oil has troubled energy experts since the Arab oil embargo in 1973. Policies calling for more reliable sources of oil, curbs on energy consumption and the development of alternative fuels have reduced the dependence, but U.S. use of foreign oil still has continued to grow. Now the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks have intensified energy concerns. Some observers say the use of airliners as weapons places the entire domestic energy system at risk, including nuclear power plants and oil pipelines. But most experts agree that the biggest threat to U.S. energy security remains dependence on foreign oil. To reduce the risk, the Bush administration proposes more domestic production — including drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge — while Democrats favor conservation measures and increased use of renewable fuels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2002

Catalog

Books, media, physical & digital resources
See catalog results