Energy and Empire: The Politics of Nuclear and Solar Power in the United States by Gonzalez George A

Author:Gonzalez, George A. [Gonzalez, George A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Published: 2012-09-06T16:00:00+00:00

Conclusion

The United States undermined its national energy security by promoting, fostering, and maintaining sprawled urban zones (as described in the last chapter). Even when it was evident that the United States was dependent on foreign petroleum to meet is energy needs (i.e., the oil shocks of the 1970s), no effort was undertaken to curb the key source of its energy vulnerability—urban sprawl. Instead, the United States responded by seeking to dominate those regions of the world where surplus petroleum is located—most glaringly the Persian Gulf area.

The behavior of Western and Central Europe is consistent with the traditional or “normal” notion of national energy security. The countries of this region have tried to limit their exposure to the world energy market by limiting automobile dependency. After the oil shocks of the 1970s, France in particular significantly expanded its nuclear capacity as a means of bolstering its energy security and economic stability.

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