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Economic Costs of Major Oil Supply Disruption Pose Risk to U.S. National Security — May 11, 2009

While on a net basis the United States imports nearly 60 percent of the oil it consumes, this reliance on imported oil is not by itself a major national security threat. The economic costs of a major disruption in global oil supplies—including higher prices for American consumers—pose the greatest risk to the United States.

Alternative Fossil Fuels Have Economic Potential but Uncertain Environmental Consequences — Oct 8, 2008

Alternative sources of fossil fuels such as oil sands and coal-to-liquids have significant economic promise, but the environmental consequences must also be considered.

Major Progress in Technology Needed for 25 Percent Renewable Energy Use to Be Affordable — Jun 24, 2008

Dramatic progress in renewable energy technology is needed if the United States desires to produce 25 percent of its electricity and motor vehicle fuel from renewable sources by 2025 without significantly increasing consumer costs.

RAND Says Further Study Warranted on Save the World Air Technology — May 3, 2007

May 3, 2007 news release: RAND Says Further Study Warranted on Save the World Air Technology.

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