Is Obama's All of the Above Energy Strategy the Best Course for America?
Austin, Texas: Last week, President Obama announced an “all of the above” energy strategy, which would include more drilling, a new look at the Keystone XL pipeline project, as well as alternative forms of energy.
Although energy has become politicized over the past few decades, I think a realistic approach like this is the only true way to make progress.
Life is all about compromise, and if we can increase drilling in a safe manner, improve fracking technology, reduce risk of nuclear accidents, then the “all of the above” strategy is ideal. But safety must come first.
We need to quit blocking projects just to please one party and start looking at the various options with a more open mind.
America will not stop using oil for many decades, so we must consider drilling in addition to solar, biofuels, wind power, nuclear, natural gas and other options.
Let’s challenge our country’s brightest minds to find ways to increase output of all these energy forms, while reducing costs and increasing safety.
Let’s not pick winners and losers. Let’s hope that they can all succeed.
After all, today, railroads and ships still compete with airlines and trucks for commercial freight business. It doesn’t have to be a winner take all.
All of the above? I think it makes the most sense.
Here’s to a greener tomorrow, today.
