My brother in law let us know that there is more oil in Northern Alberta than there is in the middle east. More oil in Saskatchewan than there is in the middle east and more oil in another province (can't remember which one he said...) than there is in the middle east.
That is why there are so many people upset about the rise in gas prices. I think it is sad that Lorne has to put so much of his hard earned money into our car just so he can get to and from work. And if we go anywhere besides his work we are paying even more per month.
I've heard that a lot of people are cancelling travelling plans this year because gas is too high which will make their trips cost too much. I can see why so many people would have to do that.
It is sad. I feel bad for the people who make less than we do and have to scrape to get by. That has got to be terrible :o( And where we live it isn't the easiest to just get on a bus or train to get to work unless you work nearby. Something like 14% of the people that live in my city have moved closer to their work so they can either walk, take a bike or drive a shorter distance. We will soon be one of those people who will be happily saving money :o) But it's not that easy for everyone...
I read the editorial and have to say I'm not convinced of the author's position. As I said in a comment to your previous post, there are oil-producing nations who are paying considerably more than Americans for their gasoline and related products. I live in Canada but have frequently visited the US. There is a decided difference in the use of power and energy in the two countries. I think the thing that hit me most was the night I was driving through Michigan, across the border and into southern Ontario. On the American side there were endless billboards brightly lit. After crossing the border, there was none of that. It was dark with only the traffic and the surrounding forest. I was reading a newspaper article today that said that American choice has been predominantly for large cars and trucks whereas in Canada, a much greater percentage drive smaller vehicles (for myself, I drive a minivan which certainly doesn't fit under "smaller vehicles") and outside of North America the vehicles are even more compact. There are many things that could be done to reduce the use of petroleum products without significantly changing one's lifestyle but these things take time and it's much easier to keep doing what we've always done.
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My brother in law let us know that there is more oil in Northern Alberta than there is in the middle east. More oil in Saskatchewan than there is in the middle east and more oil in another province (can't remember which one he said...) than there is in the middle east.
That is why there are so many people upset about the rise in gas prices. I think it is sad that Lorne has to put so much of his hard earned money into our car just so he can get to and from work. And if we go anywhere besides his work we are paying even more per month.
I've heard that a lot of people are cancelling travelling plans this year because gas is too high which will make their trips cost too much. I can see why so many people would have to do that.
It is sad. I feel bad for the people who make less than we do and have to scrape to get by. That has got to be terrible :o( And where we live it isn't the easiest to just get on a bus or train to get to work unless you work nearby. Something like 14% of the people that live in my city have moved closer to their work so they can either walk, take a bike or drive a shorter distance. We will soon be one of those people who will be happily saving money :o) But it's not that easy for everyone...
OH!! Good one girl!
I read the editorial and have to say I'm not convinced of the author's position. As I said in a comment to your previous post, there are oil-producing nations who are paying considerably more than Americans for their gasoline and related products. I live in Canada but have frequently visited the US. There is a decided difference in the use of power and energy in the two countries. I think the thing that hit me most was the night I was driving through Michigan, across the border and into southern Ontario. On the American side there were endless billboards brightly lit. After crossing the border, there was none of that. It was dark with only the traffic and the surrounding forest. I was reading a newspaper article today that said that American choice has been predominantly for large cars and trucks whereas in Canada, a much greater percentage drive smaller vehicles (for myself, I drive a minivan which certainly doesn't fit under "smaller vehicles") and outside of North America the vehicles are even more compact. There are many things that could be done to reduce the use of petroleum products without significantly changing one's lifestyle but these things take time and it's much easier to keep doing what we've always done.
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