Affordable energy for American life

On the February before the election, candidate Biden pledged, “And by the way, no more drilling on federal lands, period. Period, period, period.” And on Jan. 20, 202, the Toronto AP confirmed “Construction on the long-disputed Keystone XL pipeline halted Wednesday as incoming U.S. President Joe Biden revoked its permit on his first day in office.” On July 18 of this year The Guardian reported, “The price of oil rose on Monday after the U.S. president Joe Biden, came away from talks in the Middle East without an agreement on raising supply.”

Google “How much of our economy relies on fossil fuels?” and the answer comes up, “In 2019, 80 percent of domestic energy production was from fossil fuels, and 80 percent of domestic energy consumption originated from fossil fuels.” Google how many products are made from fossil fuel and the answer is “Six thousand products.” According to Ranken Energy Corporation, with over 6,000 products and counting, petroleum continues to be a crucial requirement for all consumers.”

Affordable energy in America is life in America, as we know it anyway. And 80 percent of that affordable energy comes from fossil fuels. Affordable energy is traveling, eating, farming, and every aspect of living in America.

Is fossil fuel really killing planet earth? The green dream is certainly killing life in America.

Michael Mallie

Kalona

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