Infographic: The Obama Energy Agenda
Author: Terri Harel
In the wake of a wave of news stories on energy in America, whether that be the BP oil spill settlement, the possibilities of biofuel, or the Keystone pipeline controversy, energy is destined to be a significant policy issue in Obama's new term. A large motivator of American public opinion on energy relates to current gas prices, although factors like environmentalism and potential economic impacts are the main focuses of energy policy discussions behind-the-scenes in Washington.
via Business Insider
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