Fight the gas prices

[eppie]

But to leave it at such a vast generalization is what I have a problem with. Perhaps in Europe the solution will be making more efficient smaller engined cars. Or using solar power reflected by mirrors (quite a feat I must admit). But these technologies may not work the same way in the US. In the US the solution might be powerful diesel truck engines that burn cleaner and more efficiently in the farming mid-west. And more of our landfills (which there certainly are a lot of due to our waste output) could be converted into methane energy production. About the actual specifics, it's entirely up to debate. But what I do think is the solution isn't a one size fits all technology. Hydrogen fuel, hybrid cars, electric cars, etc. The answer isn't in one route to a better planet. It's developing many different ones for different applications.

Cheers,

Munk

PS. Does anyone else agree saying things like 'teach people to conserve by changing their mentality' is a platitude? Seriously, it's like saying "lower crime by teaching people to be lawful". Isn't that a given? It's not a bad thought, but do we need to say it on the news every few days? Who out there is disagreeing with it?

I am a big supporter of alternative energy sources. Not just for the lower CO2 output but also for a the high tech economy it can bring. A country like Holland could have build itsself a great economy by investing in the development of such things as solar cells etc. instead our christian friends of the government rather spend our tax moneyby giving it to farmers so we can raise 20 milion pigs and 100 milion chicken in our small country...talk about high tech export products.

However, I never think that any energy source can help us generate the energy we need if we (in the west) continue living like we do now. We should understand that not too long from now, putting the airco at 18 degrees is not longer an option. There are so many things we can do to save energy which don't actually cahnge our lives......but still many people don't give a #$%&. Mentality change is neccesarry......maybe not by teaching...but by enforcement.