It must be something about the podiums and bright lights that invites Hollywood stars to make award ceremonies into political venues, but rarely do these shows give us a quality opportunity to reflect on our political landscape. Didn’t think we could tie Keystone XL into an Academy Awards hook? Think again. “Argo,” winner of the [...]
Keystone XL & the Oil Sands: Supply in Perspective
February 13, 2013 Infographics
FACT: The U.S. imports 8.9 million barrels of petroleum per day. One-fourth of those imports come from Canada — a significant supply that can increase with Keystone XL, while creating jobs and improving American energy security along the way. (U.S. Energy Information Administration.) View Infographic
STUDY: The Canadian Oil Sands Energy Security vs. Climate Change (Council on Foreign Relations)
May 30, 2012 Studies
Half a decade of high and volatile oil prices alongside increasingly dire warnings of climatic disaster have pushed energy security and climate change steadily up the U.S. policy agenda. Rhetoric in Washington has emphasized opportunities to deal with both challenges at once. But energy security and climate change do not always align: many impor- tant [...]
Myth vs. Fact: Oil Demand Reduction is the Only Energy Security Policy
May 30, 2012 Myths vs. Facts
Myth
Oil demand reduction is the only energy security policy.
Fact
Diversification of America’s energy resources is the best energy security policy.
Myth vs. Fact: Oil Sands Crude will not Enhance U.S. Energy Security
May 30, 2012 Myths vs. Facts
Myth
Oil sands crude will do little to nothing to enhance U.S. energy security because the output is already slated for export outside of North America.
Fact
Oil is sent where there is demand and according to EIA projections, the United States will continue to have a significant need for oil in the foreseeable future.
Myth vs. Fact: US Does Not Need More Oil from Canada
May 30, 2012 Myths vs. Facts
Myth
We don’t need more oil. Why increase imports from Canada?
Fact
The United States needs more supply of all types of energy, including oil, to meet our growing energy demand.
