This document discusses environmental policies such as the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Clean Water Act of 1972, and the Clean Air Act of 1990. It also examines United States energy sources such as oil, coal, and natural gas. Additionally, it explores alternatives to oil such as solar power and biofuels to reduce carbon emissions and create jobs through renewable energy.
4. United States Primary Energy Supply as of 2009
Oil
is the most used non renewable source of
energy.
Coal and Natural Gas
is tied for the next non-renewable
source of energy.
5. Reduction of Crude Oil Use
Why?...
Oil is the most commonly used – non renewable
source of energy!
How?...
Alternative gasoline production
Renewable Energy for Transportation
6. Solar Power & Biofuels
What is Solar Power?
What are Biofuels?
http://mydesultoryblog.com/2009/10/algae-based-biofuelbiodiesel-highlighted/
7. *Less CO2 = lower contribution to green houses gases*
*Building more businesses= creating more jobs in the U.S*.
*Using renewable + Non pollution resources*
=
ENERGY CONSERVATION/
REDUCING CARBON FOOTPRINT
8. References
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http://www.epa.gov/lawsregs/laws/cwahistory.html
Clean Air Act. (2012, February 17). In Environmental Protection Agency . Retrieved June 20, 2012, from
http://www.epa.gov/air/caa/
Pollution Prevention . (n.d.). In Department of Ecology State of Washington. Retrieved June 20, 2012, from
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/hwtr/P2/whatisp2.html
Uses of crude oil. (2008, March 6). In Natural-Environment .Com. Retrieved June 20, 2012, from http://www.natural-
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International Energy Agency . (n.d.). Total primary energy supply . In United States Statistics . Retrieved June 20, 2012, from
http://www.iea.org/stats/pdf_graphs/USTPES.pdf
Environmental Protection Agency. (2007, August 14). Emission Facts: Average Annual Emissions and Fuel Consumption for
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