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ichard Heinberg, one
of the world’s premiere energy analysts, recently wrote an excellent essay
called ‘Our Renewable Future’ which he has now published as a Simplicity
Institute Report.
It’s a fascinating discussion that reviews the current state
of our energy predicament and reminds us that how we use energy is as important
as how we get it.
Heinberg says: “People who pay attention to energy and climate
issues are regularly treated to two competing depictions of society’s energy
options.
“On one hand, the fossil fuel industry claims that its products
deliver unique economic benefits, and that giving up coal, oil, and natural gas
in favour of renewable energy sources like solar and wind will entail sacrifice
and suffering.
“Saving the climate may not be worth the trouble, they say, unless
we can find affordable ways to capture and sequester carbon as we continue burning
fossil fuels.”
The complete report can be found here: “Our renewable future”.
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