Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, with an area of 109,884 square kilometres (42,426 sq mi), and the second-most populous after Hispaniola, with over 11 million inhabitants. Prior to Spanish colonization in the late 15th century, Cuba was inhabited by Amerindian tribes. It remained a colony of Spain until the SpanishâAmerican War of 1898, which led to nominal independence as a de facto United States protectorate in 1902.
US average fuel economy at record high of 24.8 mpg. November 2, 2016 by Dee-Ann Durbin. In this June 30, 2016 file photo, nozzles pump gas into vehicles at a BP gas station in Hoboken, N.J. Fuel economy is at a record high as new technology helps vehicles lose weight and drive more efficiently.
Fossil fuels power our lifestyles and drive the nationâs economy. Oil, natural gas and coal provide lights, air conditioning and heat for homes; fuel for transportation; and energy that powers all types of production.The nationâs economy and much of its infrastructure revolve around fossil fuels; consequently, these energy sources have important economic impacts. chief drawback to fossil fuels is the amount of pollution they create. Pollution is a classic example in economics textbooks of a negative externality. Pollution affects the health and quality of life of all people and leads to costly regulations designed to limit pollution.