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A University of Kansas professor investigates why European nations are several years ahead of the U.S. in efforts to harness alternative energy sources.
Aired December 4, 2006
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If you're driving in your car or heating your home – you're probably burning either gasoline or electricity made from coal.I'm Brandis Griffith with your research minute – a lecturer at the University of Kansas is looking into why European nations aren't faced with the same energy troubles as we are in the US.
"We're facing a power shortage that might be equally profound with not enough electricity to keep our society going, and looking into building billions of dollars in new power plants and transmission lines in the next 10 years."
But journalism professor Martin Rosenberg says US power companies may need to avoid making those investments – and opt for energy sources more economic and environmentally friendly.
With a domestic policy research grant, Rosenberg is traveling to Europe to research why those countries are ahead of the US in using alternative energy – like wind power.
Rosenberg is also the editor in chief at EnergyBiz Magazine – where most of his findings will be reported to energy companies and lawmakers.
For more information log on to researchminute.ku.edu.
From the University of Kansas, I'm Brandis Griffith.
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