America's got a gas crisis on its hands, and if we don't pay attention now, it's going to literally grind everyone to a halt. The human addiction to oil has led people to burn through over 53 million barrels of fuel every single day: over a third of that in the United States.
Paradoxically, many don't seem to realize that North America is in such a terrible gas crisis because the government supports highway construction instead of public transit, and gas is cheaper in America than most other countries. Much cheaper, in fact: America bottoms out at $2.72 below the 60-country average. Other countries aren't so lucky: can you imagine chucking out nearly $10 per gallon like residents of Turkey?
Fuel Addiction Infographics
America's Addiction to Oil is Revealing
Trend Themes
1. Alternative Fuel Sources - Opportunities for developing and promoting alternative fuel sources as a means to tackle America's addiction to oil.
2. Public Transit Solutions - Innovation in public transit solutions and infrastructure development as an alternative to highway construction and personal vehicle usage.
3. Environmental Consciousness - Increasing awareness and focus on environmental consciousness and sustainability to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and combat the gas crisis.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - Opportunities for development and promotion of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power.
2. Transportation - Innovations in transportation industry focused on developing and promoting eco-friendly and efficient public transit solutions.
3. Environment & Sustainability - Increasing demand for environmental and sustainability-focused products and services in industries such as energy, transportation, and consumer goods, to tackle the gas crisis.