With media headlines including global warming, controversy in the Middle East, rumors of petroleum sources running dry, and consumers paying more and more for petroleum, Americans have come to question our strong dependence on oil. Status of the United States' Dependence on Oil, part one of a two-part review entitled Stemming the Oil Addiction, examines the sources of supply and demand, refining and distribution processes, and pricing. A critical analysis follows ultimately deciding whether the United States really needs to significanty reduce its oil consumption.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Moniz, Ryan T.

Subject

• Security
• Energy
• Sustainability
• Environment

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 07D074I

Keyword

• Energy policy
• Sustainability
• Natural resources--Management

Advisor

• Clark, William M.

Year

• 2007

Date created

• 2007-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright