1.It is of the utmost importance that the public and especially policymakers understand the underlying science behind the global energy crisis.

公众，尤其是政策制定者，必须理解全球能源危机背后的科学道理，这至关重要(ep=FF#r1eT&^X8a^。

2.Abundant and economical energy is the lifeblood of modern civilizations.

充足、便宜的能源是现代文明的命脉[O~v%T;#yfX^d。

3.If oil production remains constant, there is enough to last 42 years. That figure is 61 years for natural gas and 133 years for coal.

如果石油以现在的速度生产、消耗的话，现存的石油可以维持42年，天然气61年，煤133年(tLH7di)W%x34L。

4.Everyone realizes oil and gas will become scarce and expensive within the lifetime of humans. Inevitably, there will be a transition to sustainable energy sources.

入们都意识到石油和天然气在我们的有生之年都会变得稀缺和昂贵8p+g,jOWjru。不可避免地，人们将会转向使用可持续能源h*^pct)x%vnEpyp[。

5. We are responsible for providing fuel for tomorrow's generation during this generation.

我们有责任在有生之年为下一代提供燃料bD+Mic%1gbLz6&8B7j#.。