Energy - Critical Choices Ahead

Duration: 0:26:03

Year Published: c. 1970s

Creator: Energy Conservation Division

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Produced by the U.S. Department of Commerce Office of Energy Programs, this film aims to instill in the public a fundamental understanding of America’s energy sources in the 1960’s and 70’s. The film argues that an educated public and continued energy independence will ideally prevent another energy crisis, like that in the early 1970’s, from happening again. Four main sources of energy in the 1970’s are outlined in the film: oil, coal, natural gas, and hydroelectric power. Alternative sources of energy, such as nuclear and solar power, are also discussed as being necessary in order for the United States to maintain energy independence into the future. An interesting film to see, since the future it discusses is now!