I Elect Energy!
Energy and the
2008 Election

 

 
Please answer the following questions using this note-taking guide. 

1.  Why is energy such an important issue in this year's election?  What is the reason we need to consider alternative energy sources? 

See article: "Crude Awakening."
See graph of energy consumption in the United States (scroll to bottom)

2.  What types of alternative energies are available?  (Name at least 5)

  • Pros and Cons?
  • How do we get this form of energy?
  • How much of this form of energy do we currently use?  What is the future of the source?
  • Impact on environment?

3.  What do these three presidential candidates recommend to solve our growing energy problems? 

4.  How do you think each of these policies (Democrat, Republican, Libertarian) would impact you and America?

5.  If you were president, what would you do to solve the energy crisis?  Please write 4-5 sentences.