I agree that the US isn't exactly a shining example of smart energy... but in terms of making things worse in the short term for REALLY short term gains... the US is junior varsity while Australia is definitely in the pro league.
The Aussies are also a sad proof that getting hurt by climate change can actually INCREASE AGW denial. Between record heat waves, wildfires and the decline of theirs and possibly the worlds greatest natural jewel, the great barrier reef. Australia is the first western nation to witness the destructive effect of our addiction to fossil fuels.