How to diminish our imports of oil,coal, etc. but still meet the energy needs of the country?

Question

suggest some activities.... :)

Answer 1

buy less stuff, this eliminates the fuel used in manufacturing, transporting, and retailing (24 hr Wal-mart burns electricity all day long just so you can buy a pair if shoes at 2:45 A.M.!) . Grow a garden. again eliminates trips to the store, plus energy used on farms, and by trucks to bring produce to you from around the world. Both these tips save money too.

Answer 2

1. reduce energy needs through conservation

2. Increase domestic production of energy (nuclear, ethanol, wind, solar, domestic oil and gas and coal)

Answer 3

Nuclear power.

I know that won't be the most popular response, especially politically, but nuclear power is both clean and sustainable.  If not for Chernobyl, I think the developed countries would be running on nuclear power already.  I'm no nuclear physicist, but I believe there have probably been some major safety advances since then that make nuclear power a viable option now.