Biofuels contain carbon and although they may burn “cleaner” than oil-derived fuels, they do not avoid generating carbon dioxide emissions.

Coal-fired power plants are likely to emit 30% less CO2 in 2030.

Coal-fired power plants are likely to emit 30% less CO2 in 2030.

All of the above are emitted by vehicles running on gasoline and diesel fuel.

All of the above are emitted by vehicles running on gasoline and diesel fuel.

All of the above are emitted by vehicles running on gasoline and diesel fuel.

All of the above are emitted by vehicles running on gasoline and diesel fuel.

In 2008, the United States used approximately 99.2 quads. One quad is about as much total energy as the city of Chicago requires in one year.

In 2008, the United States used approximately 99.2 quads. One quad is about as much total energy as the city of Chicago requires in one year.

Less than 2% of the U.S. supply of natural gas is imported from outside North America.

Less than 2% of the U.S. supply of natural gas is imported from outside North America.

Roughly 21% of the electricity used in residential and commercial buildings goes to lighting.

Roughly 21% of the electricity used in residential and commercial buildings goes to lighting.

Roughly 21% of the electricity used in residential and commercial buildings goes to lighting.

In 2008, wind accounted for 0.5% of America's energy portfolio.

In 2008, wind accounted for 0.5% of America's energy portfolio.

Out of all the renewable energy sources, biomass contributed the most to U.S. energy consumption in 2008.

Out of all the renewable energy sources, biomass contributed the most to U.S. energy consumption in 2008.

Out of all the renewable energy sources, biomass contributed the most to U.S. energy consumption in 2008.

Nearly 80% of France's electricity is produced by nuclear power plants.

Nearly 80% of France's electricity is produced by nuclear power plants.