Now that we’re all more or less going broke here in the USA, one has to wonder what will become of planet Earth. After all, it’s money that makes the world go ’round, and money that helps to clean up after our messy selves. With the lack of money and declining investments in alternative energy, it’s looking well nigh impossible to right any of the wrongs we’ve perpetuated on ourselves, our planet and all living things.
Even the scientists are scared.
When it comes to “energy” we’re back to more business as usual. Look at the price of gasoline. Around a buck and a half a gallon. It was almost four bucks just three months back, and it looked like high energy prices were here to stay. “Good!” you might say. But not so fast. High energy prices were causing people to modify their consumption patterns. Causing people to conserve. And bolstering the business case for alternative energy companies. But no longer, and it’s a crying shame. Because oil is our addiction, no matter the price.
I realize you probably don’t (or can’t afford to) care about any of this energy business. You’ll just pay the price, whatever it is. But I do care. It’s why I’ve been working from home for almost 12 years. It’s why I’m working on waste to energy feasibility in my town as if life itself depended on it.
It’s why I get up in the morning.
