Neither the MIT process for more efficient electrolysis of water nor the
creation of a polymer that replaces expensive platinum in fuel cells
appear to be theoretical breakthroughs nor to rely on new technology for
materials formation. Apparently, they could have been developed many
years ago by simply funding applied science "research" (contests). If
so, these developments testify to the inertia of capitalism to
addressing public, or social if you will, environmental needs.
On the other hand, it seems that investment is now flowing to
environmental needs; the auto industry appears to be lumbering toward
replacements for the gasoline engine; etc. If so, this suggests that
eco-Marxist theories of capitalism ending our species are incorrect.
Charles Andrews
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