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Unit 8 – The Postwar Period and Cold War, 1945–1980
Topic 8.13
Why did U.S energy consumption remain high despite advancements in renewable energy sources?
Lack of government legislation encouraging the use of renewable energy.
Public disinterest in using sustainable energy sources.
Absence of technological innovation for renewable energy use at an industrial scale.
Dependence on fossil fuels due to economic factors such as cost efficiency and availability.
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