The five in-depth Congressional Research Service studies contained in this Compendium examines both the Obama Administration's focus on alternative energy sources and related policies regarding global climate change. It details a number of oil and gas issues and questions that remain to which the 112th Congress and ensuing Congresses may give attention. Included is attention to mitigating measures to offset price impacts on the U.S. transportation system and electricity generation, as well as environmental impacts of oil and gas development.
Date of Compendium: September 28, 2011
Number of Pages: 158
Order Number: IS503570
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