Replacing oil with another source is a good idea, however todays alternatives are also expensive and ineffective compared with oil, so if we were to change from oil to alternatives, then we would need to consume less engery per capita, because we will not be able to afford as much, and still have growth in world population. Beside less fuel, then it would mean less electronics, cars, clothes, books, food etc. bascily all the things which uses energy to be produced and/or delivered. And the problem with less consumption is that it will hurt the economy, forcing business to close.
Would we be willing to lower our standard of living, or would we need to be forced?
Ofcourse humans are masters in adapting to changes, so we should not be worried about the survival chances of humankind, but civilizations thru history have always been faced with challenges threating their position of power, energy/oil is one of ours - and terrorists know this.
Last edited by Rolo at May 30 2004, 03:22 AM
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