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U.S. president Barack Obama has said his country will the amount of oil it uses by a . He said this was essential because of the effect fuels have on global warming, and because of the price of oil. He pointed to how Americans are more for gasoline because of world events, such as military in Libya and unrest in the Middle East. He said the cut in oil use would take within a decade. To do this, America must quickly alternative energies or for oil on its own .

The President has not out nuclear energy, despite the happening in Japan. He said: "America gets one- of its electricity from nuclear energy. It has important potential for increasing our electricity without carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. But I'm determined to ensure that it's ." Mr Obama also outlined other energy , including biofuels, gas, electric and more efficient cars, wind and power, and programmes that encourage people to cut on their energy use.