Cultural differences between Europe and United States?

Question

There are cultural differences in technology practices that have been adopted. For example, Europe utilizes more renewable energy technology practices than the United States does. What are some of the cultural differences and factors that contribute to in terms of technology practices?

Answer 1

Until a few decades ago, the United States had adequate energy resources to meet our demands, so we tended not to spend many brain cycles thinking about renewable energy.

The times have now changed.  Society has now bought into the concept because of need, rather than societal altruism or concern for our fellow man.