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America's Energy Forum wants you to know the issues surrounding the US today.  Read some of our articles below.

Ozone

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a lowering of U.S. ground-level ozone standards. Under the new guidelines, the "primary" standard would be reduced to 60-70 parts per billion (ppb) measured over eight hours. Down from the 75 ppb level set in March 2008. more...

Deepwater Horizon

America's thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The best minds in industry and government are working to stop the spill, contain the oil and clean up the environment. The accident is unprecedented, and so, too, is the combined response of industry and government. more...

Climate

We all have a role to play in addressing the risk of global climate change, and that includes America?s oil and natural gas companies. The industry has invested $175 billion since 1990 toward improving the environmental performance of its products, facilities and operations -- $582 for every man, woman and child in the United States. Global climate policy has to be approached from the proper perspective. more...

Taxation

The Administration's 2010 budget proposes over $400 billion in new taxes on the oil and natural gas industry, at a time when Americans are telling Washington they want increased national energy security and economic stability. But these new Federal tax proposals could mean less national energy security and an extended recession. more...

Balanced Energy

A balanced energy solution is the best approach to solving the energy puzzle. It invests in American ingenuity to develop and expand new sources and technologies while finding innovative ways to maximize existing sources and create efficiencies. more...

America's Energy Facts

Oil is a major source of America's energy and will continue to be for many decades. Ninety-six percent of U.S. transportation requirements are met by oil to fuel automobiles, trucks, airplanes, boats and other transport vehicles. Forty-four percent of U.S. industrial requirements are also supplied by oil, including the manufacture of petroleum-based products, such as chemicals, rubber and plastics. more...

Canadian Oil Sands

Our nation needs more supplies of all energy sources, including oil and natural gas, to meet growing energy demand and provide consumers with reliable supplies of fuel. What many Americans don't know is that the U.S. gets more oil from Canada than from any other country. Canadian oil is a reliable and plentiful strategic resource for meeting our nation's growing energy demand and making the United States more energy secure. more...