"In a strictly rational world with a long time horizon, people would have aimed directly for the ultimate energy solution, which is the sun (directly as heat power, or indirectly as wind, hydro, or biomass). The sun shines thousands of times more energy on planet Earth than we will ever use. Furthermore the sun is a decentralized source that gives the local user control over his or her own energy supply. But we do not live in a rational world, with long planning horizons. We live, and will live, in a world dominated by short-term thinking and profit maximization. As a result, I believe world society will make a big swing to an era of gas..My forecast is supported by the recent upsurge in the use of shale gas in the United States..[...]In spite of this detour, the fundamental solution is on the way. The shift from the fossil to the solar age has started..." ~from 2052, by Jorgen Randers
Posted on: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 15:33:03 +0000
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