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Energy Debate Fact Check #2 - Is Energy Independence Good For the Nation?

If we want real “energy independence,” perhaps we should look to curtailing the construction of car-dependent suburbs, encouraging redevelopment of urban centers and small towns, and building a world-class passenger rail network. All the domestic drilling and electric cars in the world won’t help if we don’t realize that our current level of energy consumption, regardless of source, is unsustainable in the long run.