[cogitator]

The rest of the developed world voluntarily cripples their economies and leaves them shackled with unreachable greenhouse gas limits. We on the other hand are free to expand and grow as much as we possibly can.

It might also "force" them to prepare for the end of the fossil-fuel energy era; the beginning of this end will occur this century.

Basic Choices and Constraints on Long-Term Energy Supplies (long but very informative)

Quote:

"The major source of the world's energy supply, the fossil fuels, will decline in availability within several decades. It is of paramount importance that the public and policymakers recognize the ensuing shortages and the urgent need for policies that will address them. In particular, an urgent commitment to solar and nuclear energy technologies appears to be mandatory for the long term."

[John O]

While I love solar and think nuke power is just too cool, fossil fuels will last as long as man is on this earth.

Back in the 70's I remember the 'experts' screaming about how we only had 25 years of oil left and only a few hundred years of coal. Now we have more oil than we did in the seventies and enough coal to last well over 500 years.

I've seen enough reports of old wells refilling and new deposits being found to not fear the end of oil. I also trust God to supply our energy needs

I'd still like to see many more nuke plants built however, save the oil for our vans and SUV's