Section 3
Energy and Environmental Policy
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Energy Policy
The energy policy of the United States is determined by federal, state, and local entities in the United States.
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Environmental Policy
Environmental Policy has become highly contentious and political, with competing interests involved at any legislation over the environment.
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Oil
Oil remains a major energy source in the U.S., and changing this reliance requires political initiative.
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Climate Change
Global warming policy can be quite contentious because competing interests get involved in the policy-making and implementation process.
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New Sources of Energy
There are many concerns about the environmental and political impact of continued dependence on nonrenewable, foreign-produced fossil fuels.