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In 2008, approximately how much of the oil used in the U.S. was imported?
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In 2008, the U.S. imported about 66% of its oil supply. This percentage is expected to grow even higher over the next two decades.
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In 2008, the U.S. imported about 66% of its oil supply. This percentage is expected to grow even higher over the next two decades.
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In 2008, the U.S. imported about 66% of its oil supply. This percentage is expected to grow even higher over the next two decades.
In 2008, what percentage of the United States' total energy consumption came from oil?
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In 2008, 37% of the United States' total energy consumption came from oil, more than any other energy source.
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In 2008, 37% of the United States' total energy consumption came from oil, more than any other energy source.
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In 2008, 37% of the United States' total energy consumption came from oil, more than any other energy source.
How much of the world's CO2 is released by the United States?
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Almost 20% of the world's CO2 is released by the United States.
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Almost 20% of the world's CO2 is released by the United States.
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Almost 20% of the world's CO2 is released by the United States.
Which source(s) of energy are not nuclear in origin?
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Tidal energy is gravitational in origin. Solar energy comes from nuclear reactions in the sun.
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Tidal energy is gravitational in origin. Geothermal energy comes from radioactive decay inside the earth.
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Tidal energy is gravitational in origin. Solar energy comes from nuclear reactions in the sun, and geothermal energy comes from radioactive decay inside the earth.
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Tidal energy is gravitational in origin. Solar energy comes from nuclear reactions in the sun, and geothermal energy comes from radioactive decay inside the earth.
Most of the world's energy originates from which two primary sources:
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The energy we capture for use on Earth comes largely from the sun or from nuclear forces local to our own planet.
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The energy we capture for use on Earth comes largely from the sun or from nuclear forces local to our own planet.
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The energy we capture for use on Earth comes largely from the sun or from nuclear forces local to our own planet.
How much carbon dioxide is emitted by the average U.S. car driving one mile?
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The average U.S. car gets 21.4 mpg. About 19 pounds of carbon dioxide are emitted for every gallon burned, or 0.9 lb/mile.
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The average U.S. car gets 21.4 mpg. About 19 pounds of carbon dioxide are emitted for every gallon burned, or 0.9 lb/mile.
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The average U.S. car gets 21.4 mpg. About 19 pounds of carbon dioxide are emitted for every gallon burned, or 0.9 lb/mile.
In the United States, which economic sector releases the most CO2?
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In the United States, the transportation sector releases the most CO2. In 2006, the transportation sector released nearly 2 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide, nearly all of which was from oil.
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In the United States, the transportation sector releases the most CO2. In 2006, the transportation sector released nearly 2 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide, nearly all of which was from oil.
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In the United States, the transportation sector releases the most CO2. In 2006, the transportation sector released nearly 2 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide, nearly all of which was from oil.
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In the United States, the transportation sector releases the most CO2. In 2006, the transportation sector released nearly 2 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide, nearly all of which was from oil.
Which energy sources together account for 84% of the energy used in the United States?
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Fossil fuels (petroleum, natural gas, and coal) account for 84% of the energy used in the United States.
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Fossil fuels (petroleum, natural gas, and coal) account for 84% of the energy used in the United States.
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Fossil fuels (petroleum, natural gas, and coal) account for 84% of the energy used in the United States.
Which renewable energy source contributed the most to the total energy consumed in the United States in 2008?
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Out of all the renewable energy sources, biomass contributed the most to U.S. energy consumption in 2008.
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Out of all the renewable energy sources, biomass contributed the most to U.S. energy consumption in 2008.
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Out of all the renewable energy sources, biomass contributed the most to U.S. energy consumption in 2008.
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Out of all the renewable energy sources, biomass contributed the most to U.S. energy consumption in 2008.
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