Garvin discusses the areas beyond mere conservation in which he thinks government must act to solve the energy crisis. Steps must be taken to use existing resources more effectively. This can be done by creating incentives for efficiency, eliminating price controls on the oil industry, immediately leasing areas where oil reserves would be found, expanding the coal industry, and developing safe nuclear power. Garvin also argues for change in environmental policy. The administration's environmental laws have slowed energy projects and added greatly to their cost, and a balance should be struck between environmentalism and economics. He warns of possible regional conflict in areas that produce and export energy to areas that refuse to produce their own. Finally, Garvin recommends cooperating with the International Energy Agency and its International Energy Program.