U.S. Oil and Gas Goals
Monday, May 14, 2007
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President Bush said today that the U.S. government will develop a plan to reduce gasoline use by 20% over the next ten years. NBR Correspondent Stephanie Dhue explains why the President's annoucement is the subject of much criticism.
Related NBR Stories & Links
- 03-26-07: President Bush & Carmakers Talk Alternative Fuels
- 03-22-07: Energy Expectations Fuel Crude Oil Costs
- 02-23-07: Can Flex Fuel Vehicles Really Drive Down Consumption?
- 01-29-07: President Bush Taps on Congress for Alternative Energy Ideas
- 08-08-06: The Problem at Prudhoe Bay Points Out Problem Spots in Our Energy Policy
External Links/Articles*
- National
Highway Traffic Saftey Administration (NHTSA)
NHTSA is an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation. This links to an overview agency offers about CAFE -- or corporate average fuel economy -- standards. - National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA)
NPRA lobbies for the petrochemical and refining industries in America. The organization's president, Charles Drevna, is interviewed in Stephanie Dhue's report. - National Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
The NRDC is an environmental action organization. This links to the "News" section of the organization's website, where you can find press releases offering the NRDC's perspective on issues like energy. The NRDC's Policy Director, David Doniger, is interviewed in Stephanie Dhue's report. - Office of the Attorney General of California
California's Attorney General, Edmund Brown, spearheaded a lawsuit against the Bush Administration's new gas mileage standards, arguing they are dangerous because they are two low. This links to a May 14, 2007 press release that contains details of the lawsuit. - U.S. Enivronmental Protection Agency (EPA)
This links to information the EPA offers about greenhouse gas emissions in America. - The White House
This links to a copy of the statement on CAFE and Alternative Fuel Standards that President Bush made on May 14, 2007. The page also offers additional inforamtion about energy issues in America.
*Clicking these external links will take you off the NBR web site on PBS.org. NBR has no affiliation with these sites.
