I’m not an eco-nutcase. I haven’t said a word on this thread to suggest that, either. I don’t think it’s economically feasible in the long-term to reamin dependent on a fossil fuel. There’s a finite supply and an ever-growing demand. Maybe it will be fine for the rest of our lifetime, but I’m trying to think further ahead than that.
I beg to differ. Your "solutions" are right out of eco-nutcases "case book" of eliminating the automobile and forcing everyone into megalopolises.
"I don’t think it’s economically feasible in the long-term to remain dependent on a fossil fuel. There’s a finite supply and an ever-growing demand. Maybe it will be fine for the rest of our lifetime, but I’m trying to think further ahead than that."
And I agree. But we don't NEED a "long-term" fix TODAY. There are technologies coming on that will take care of the LONG-term (Nanosolar CIGS printed solar cells, Bussard IEC fusion, "cold fusion" (is looking more real every day), burner and breeder fission reactors) and more. There is no shortage of solutions to the LONG term problem if we can just shove the eco-fanatics back into their cages and quit following the meme that the only good technology is a banned technology. And may James Earl Carter rot in hell.