The Hidden Cost of Petroleum: The National Picture
November 13th, 2008Racket. 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