Is the answer elsewhere?


With so much talk about $3 gas, oil rich countries blackmailing others, nucelar energy, terrrorism and the "War on Terrorism" one obviously begins to question whether there is a solution at all to these issues. Diplomacy,talks ,treaties and more talks. But no tangible results in sight...Countries sign agreements ,and as soon as the political equlibrium changes ,they themselves openly defy these very agreements .I always look at treaties as feel-good, small term quick fixes. I never believe that they will always be honoured. Frankly ,the answer I believe lies elsewhere...Good old Science and engineering

Energy will always be the driving force for world politics.All middleastern countries that harbour terrrosits do so just because they deem themselves as indispensable due to the world's dependence on them for oil.Untill this dominance and monopoly remains they will continue to dictate terms to the rest of world.It's like having a hen that lays golden eggs.

Considering this, and the harm that usuage of fossil fuel does to the environment, we need to push the accelerator on our efforts for alternate sources of energy.We no longer can afford to remain in the clutches of crude oil. I know it's easier said than done but it's looks like the long term, one-size-fits-all solution to many many problems.

When we drive down freeways here, I am appalled at seeing what I call the 1 person-1 car phenomenon.Think about this. Even if half the people decide to ride with someone else, the traffic would be cut by half, the fuel consumption cut by half and the ride would be enjoyable with company. Carpooling to work, or just taking public transport is feasible if you care enough to try.This obsession with a private life,dont know me- dont talk to me-leave me alone life does harm to not only oneself but has a radical effects on society and our future.

I look at my energy bill which is inflated due to a not-so-effcient dryer, and I wish I could just dry my clothes on a line as in India. Use the solar energy,It's free, no Bills cause no one owns the SUN!! Or atleast as yet!!!!

Small things count. But we specialise in looking the other way....I am sure if the money used by all the govts for defence was spent in research for alternate energy sources , we would have been far better off than we are now..