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English Viewpoints on American Energy Use and Lifestyles
English observer Michael Leapman argues Americans are energy profligates compared with Europe, noting high per capita consumption and a culture of gadgets and big cars. He describes gas station lines, oversized homes, wasteful appliances, and a reluctance to walk, predicting gradual lifestyle changes amid two oil crises.
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