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Article: U.S. ENERGY INDEPENDENCE: A PLAN FOR ENERGY INDEPENDENCE BY 2020

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U.S. ENERGY INDEPENDENCE: A PLAN FOR ENERGY INDEPENDENCE BY 2020. Walter R. May, Ph.D. SFA International Inc., 6143 Sienna Arbor Lane, Houston, TX 77041-6038. 2008. 154 pages. Soflcover. $20. ISBN 978-0-615-22327-8.

Author Walter R. May, who has worked in the petroleum industry in research and development since 1966, believes-along with myriads of others-that the United States is in the throes of an energy crisis. He contends that policies leading to energy independence must be a top priority of our nation. The purpose of this book is to review the current situation and consider what is needed ...

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