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Originally Posted by richnfamous  You obviously haven't lived 'the simple life' where you're close to nature and have time rather than money. Believe me, you can't buy that kind of beauty and peace of mind. |
Been there, done that and loved it with the fondest of memories. Unfortunately, location and economy made it impossible to break loose from the big city. Once my family and I left San Diego for Goodwill Louisiana, we are very close to what you speak of. I hope I can afford not having money and plenty of time again soon.
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Originally Posted by richnfamous You're also leaping to a 'catastrophe' scenario and I feel that just clouds the issue. We've used far less energy before and we can do it again, and this time round we can use it even more efficiently - in fact, we're going to have to, due to population pressure. |
Efficiency is the key. Realizing that the earth warms and cools as it always has so we can concentrate on the real effects of localized changing weather and adapting to it will prove our survival.
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Originally Posted by richnfamous Just don't kid yourself that you can maintain our current energy use. |
I believe we can maintain for decades if we and if we plan carefully, use nuclear, improve solar, improve wind-power and implement hydroelectric and technology that freefeet has been posting.
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Originally Posted by richnfamous By the way: are you from the US, Ted? |
Uh Oh…. I have been found out.
Yes, I hope I will not be excommunicated.
