Modern day society is riddled with economic, political, environmental, and social complexities that have sparked a global conversation on the future of energy. Economically, fluctuations in fuel prices, along with the costs associated with regulatory requirements, have caused energy prices to be increasingly volatile. Politically, rhetoric from both conservatives and liberals has split the nation down the middle, while putting pressure on international relationships. EnvironmentaModern day society is riddled with economic, political, environmental, and social complexities that have sparked a global conversation on the future of energy. Economically, fluctuations in fuel prices, along with the costs associated with regulatory requirements, have caused energy prices to be increasingly volatile. Politically, rhetoric from both conservatives and liberals has split the nation down the middle, while putting pressure on international relationships. Environmentally, energy stakeholders debate the extent to which each should be held accountable for environmental stewardship. Socially, climate change proponents and global warming naysayers have driven the scientific community to the brink.
lly, energy stakeholders debate the extent to which each should be held accountable for environmental stewardship. Socially, climate change proponents and global warming naysayers have driven the scientific community to the brink.