The Hidden Cost of Petroleum: The National Picture

November 13th, 2008

Racket. Shakedown. Scam. Swindle.

Via: National Priorities Project:

In 2009 alone, U.S. taxpayers will spend $103.5 billion on military resources used to secure access to petroleum, while investing only $1.26 billion in renewable energy sources. Including Iraq War-related costs doubles this figure to $215.4 billion dollars.

Research Credit: bozomind

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