DISCUSS THE COST OF ENERGY IN THE UNITED STATES

Oman is a country depending on oil for its economy. Using the concept of weak sustainability, explain how the non-renewable resources (oil and gas) should be used in Oman.

Discuss how the government uses tax credits, direct payments, and deficiency payments to subsidize renewable energy.

What do you need to know to be critical of media stories about energy usage and conservation? What are the impacts of energy overconsumption on our environment? How is energy usage related to the poverty cycle? What are the experiences of Indigenous Peoples in relation to energy development? What happens to energy supplies during times of conflict? How are health and technology impacted by energy consumption? How is energy usage a gendered issue? Should energy access become a human right? What are some examples of conflict and resolution over energy resources? How are labor issues reported in the media? How can we improve the impacts on our environment through the jobs we have? How does wage and employment relate to the poverty cycle? What are the labor issues impacting Indigenous people and communities? In what ways can people exercise their right to work and fair pay? How can people working in dangerous occupations improve their working conditions? How can we…