Ropetow, I agree with you. We have been lead down a self destructive course. We have gridlock in Washington, regulatory committees, and the legal system. I am sure the things you mentioned could have been and should have been worked on 20 years ago. I am sure we have the technology to do much more in terms of nuclear, wind, and solar. Short term we could use our enormous supply of coal in this country to produce power. We must have or could develop technology to scrub out air pollution and capture CO2 emissions. No one wants refineries in their back yard, but President Bush (who I don't agree with most of the time) has suggested using closed government bases to build refineries on. Some of these bases are so large no one would even see the refinery. Punch some holes in Alaska and nationalize the oil produced to be used in the US. Every new home built should be mandated to have alternative energy incorporated into its' design. I could go on and on.
I apologize for the ramble.
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