Many people are debating how to best meet energy needs in theUnited States. Some

Many people are debating how to best meet energy needs in theUnited States. Some argue that the country must decrease itsdependence on oil and invest in alternative sources of energy suchas wind and solar power. Others argue thatchanging tonewpower sources is unnecessary and expensive. They statethat the United States should search for oil inAlaska theGulf Coast and other areas within the country that are currentlynot being explored.