U.S. Flounders at Bottom of New Energy Efficiency Ratings

A new study shows that the United States is ranked ninth in energy efficiency efforts out of twelve countries that make up 63 percent of the world's energy consumption. Ahead of only Brazil, Canada, and Russia, the United States is getting beaten out by China and the world leader in efficiency ranking, the United Kingdom, among others. According to the Los Angeles Times, advocates of greener lifestyles have been calling for more eco-friendly cars and alternative energy projects, but America still uses nearly five times the oil per capita compared to Brazil and China. Only Canada uses more. The report shows that the U.S. Transportation sector has also lagged behind other countries in developing public transportation systems, and is ranked dead last in that category. The study, plublished by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, shows the dire need for progress after the failures of the last decade to provide just that.