But if we fail to act, and float off this helium cliff, we may be forced to rely on insecure and irregular helium supplies from foreign countries, such as Russia, Algeria, or Qatar, and pay dramatically higher prices to meet American scientific and industrial needs.
Markey warns about reliance on foreign helium supplies and rising costs if action isn't taken.
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