by Randy Rieland. Crack open the flat seltzer. The U.S. is no longer the world’s top energy hog. That dubious distinction now goes to China , although China insists there’s been a terrible mistake . We actually have a lot in common with China these days. It too is suffering through one of its hottest summers on record , dealing with deadly floods , and trying to get control of what may be its worst oil spill ever .

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