Number: 1989-17
WHEREAS, the Federal government has abandoned its role of leading the nation toward more efficient use of our energy supplies because of low oil prices and an international glut of oil supplies; and
WHEREAS, in the name of “national security”, the government and others have proposed to exploit energy resources in environmentally sensitive areas, such as the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the Rocky Mountain Overthrust Belt; and
WHEREAS, the continued reliance on the combustion of fossil fuels is a primary cause of global warming, acid rain, and the emission of harmful pollutants into our atmosphere; and
WHEREAS, making energy efficiency the cornerstone of our National Energy Policy will not only have benefits for the environment, but will save Americans the added financial costs of consuming wasted energy;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the National Wildlife Federation in annual meeting assembled March 16-19, 1989, in Arlington, Virginia urges the Executive and Legislative branches of the Federal government to cooperatively formulate and implement a National Energy Policy that has as its cornerstone the increased efficiency of energy use in automobiles, homes, businesses, and industry.