Broadcast of Forum event on energy independence and security

As the price of a gallon of gasoline climbs above three dollars, the search for an alternative to Middle Eastern oil is becoming a greater priority for the nation. But what are the alternatives, and how realistic is it that they will replace oil as our main source of fuel for transportation? And if importing oil from unstable regions remains a large part of the energy equation, how does the United States maintain its security? These were some of the issues discussed in the UBS Forum on April 17.

Guests

• Anne Korin: Co-director, Institute for the Analysis of Global Security and chair, Set America Free Coalition
• John Felmy: Chief economist, American Petroleum Institute.
• J. Drake Hamilton: Science policy director for Fresh Energy.
• Ed Garvey: Director, Minnesota Office of Energy Security.

More from MPR

• News Cut: Live-blogging the event

Resources

• William MItchell National Security Forum
• Ann Korin: "The Sino-Saudi Connection"
• John Felmy on the Nightly Business Report
• Fresh Energy
• Minnesota Energy Emergency Plan