Petroleum is used in manufacturing a wide variety of materials, and it is estimated that the world consumes about 90 million barrels each day. Concern over the depletion of the earth's finite reserves of oil, and the effect this would have on a society dependent on it, is a concept known as peak oil.
The National flag of St. Kitts & Nevis features green for our fertile lands, yellow for our year-round sunshine, black for our African heritage, and red for our struggle from slavery through colonialism to independence. It also displays two white stars on a black diagonal bar, symbols of hope and liberty.
âThe colors of our flag signify the qualities of the human spirit we Americans cherish,â Reagan said. âRed for courage and readiness to sacrifice; white for pure intentions and high ideals; and blue for vigilance and justice.â. The significance behind the flagâs design is more commonly known than that of its colors. The 50 stars stand for Americaâs 50 states, while the 13 red and white stripes represent the 13 colonies. But thereâs also a lesser-known interpretation for the Stars and Stripes.