Author outlined dangers of foreign oil dependency

In his continued effort to expose secrecy, conspiracy and corruption surrounding the history of oil in America, author Edwin Black spoke about his latest book on campus Tuesday.

His 2008 book, “The Plan: How to Rescue Society the Day the Oil Stops – or the Day Before” explains how America is unprepared to stop importing foreign oil.

The lecture, which was titled “The Truth about Oil Addiction and a Plan for the Future,” was held in Lecture Hall 8. Approximately 15 people attended the event.

During the presentation he traced the history of oil usage in the country, beginning with the industrial revolution, the railroad, the invention of the first electric car in 1835 and the invention of the hydrogen fuel cell in 1838.

Black noted that America has had alternative energy technology for over a century. By citing events in the early 20th century, such as the phasing out of the electric car and the systematic destruction of electric trolley systems, he argues that a combination of monopolization practices and corporate misconduct has led to society’s increased dependency on oil.

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