Keith Hudson wrote:
> The main problem (at least in the UK) is that no-one has an accurate idea
> of what are the costs of different transport and energy systems.
This is an excuse for continuing to do nothing. What *is* known is that
the costs of the *present* transport and energy systems (fossil fuels)
are MUCH HIGHER than what consumers are paying for fuels today. Adjust
the fuel prices to the actual costs (environmental, public health and
infrastructure damages) *first*, and then talk about the costs of
alternatives.
Anyway, due to the catastrophic effects of CO2 on the global climate,
phasing out fossil fuels would be necessary even *before* the last
reserves are consumed.
In this context it is terribly ironic that Mr. "Earth in the Balance"
(Al Gore) is advocating to deplete the U.S. Strategic Oil Reserve
in order to lower oil prices.
Chris
