Since man is able to tap such resources as oil and metals, why can't he develop and harness other energy resources?

既然人类能开发石油和金属这样的能源，为什么不能开发和利用其他能源呢？

Hawaii's governor, Linda Lingle, a Republican, has resolved to throw off the yoke of oil dependence and harness the state's potential.

夏威夷的共和党州长Linda Lingle下决心通过挖掘自身潜力来摆脱对进口石油的过度依赖。

We can harness the ingenuity of farmers and scientists, citizens and entrepreneurs , to free this nation from the tyranny of oil and save our planet from a point of no return .

我们可以发挥农民和科学家、市民和企业家的聪明才智，将这个国家从对石油的严重依赖中解救出来，并拯救我们这颗星球于万劫不复之地。