The situation is then confused by the seeming complementary benefit of reducing dependence on foreign oil. (realclimate.org)
The 1993 tax was pursued mainly as a source of revenue to cut the deficit, not a means of reducing American dependence on foreign oil and cutting risks of dangerous climate change. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
«We want to reduce pollution, increase efficiency, decrease dependence on foreign oil,» he said in a question and answer session. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)