Over the past several years, there has been an unprecedented amount of
investment in developing alternative energy sources. Technological strides in
ethanol-based fuels, next-generation solar, wind power, and fuel cells all
tie in to a global effort to become a more environmentally conscious society.
However, one of the biggest reasons we are so focused on this area is to
ultimately reduce our dependence on oil as our primary source of energy.
While the impact of petroleum-based energies on the environment is on
everyone's mind, the cost of a gallon of gas every time we fill up our cars
is on everyone’s mind as well.
The big oil companies know this. They are investing millions in alternative
energy sources, and, in many ways, are leading the charge to help the world... (more)