It's interesting to read the back and forth arguments anytime fossil fuels are discussed.
For some reason people, especially those benefitting from the carbon extraction industry, often take a very black and white view of the situation. Their view is usually that renewables are a waste of time, and that only our carbon based energy paradigm is practicable.
The reality is that the rest of the "First World" is moving ahead rapidly with renewable energy.
Whether it is China, Germany or Brazil the leadership in these other countries are taking the steps necessary to insulate themselves from the dependence on carbon based energy(fossil fuels). They are doing what is known in investing as "diversifying".
Right... I know you've heard this before...
Sure, we still need oil and gas. Of course we do. Oil should be used for plastics, etc. Gas for heating, energy, transportation, etc; But it seems to me this whole fracking boom that is going on is just another way to slow the adoption of renewable energy.
But what the US should be doing is throwing itself fully into renewable energy.
What are we waiting for, a "Sign from God"?
That sign from God may not be a pleasant one.
Forget Solar, forget Wind. There is vast Geothermal energy potential in the western US. Now, go ahead and remember Solar, because there is vast solar potential in the southewestern US, via Solar Thermal. Why aren't we moving full speed ahead on this? Wind energy? Sure, the plains, all the way from Montana to Texas have loads of potential?
The US could be a leader in renewable energy.
Obama said as much during his 2008 campaign, yet I haven't seen this switch to renewables.
America, it's time to
wake the F up.