eighteeschick said:
Exactly on all points. Somebody here has said "if it's profitable..." well, honestly, alternative fuel sources need to be researched whether it's profitable or not. Without it, in less than a generation we're doomed. Everything we do in our lives is dependent on petroleum. Someone also said public transport. A super idea, but only NYC, the center of DC, Boston, Chicago proper have the density that can justify public transport. U.S. sub/urban development has made public transport all but useless. Sooner or later we're going to have to find a solution to our crack-addict devotion to petroleum. U.S. petrol prices are cheaper than most countries, as has been noted. Perhaps higher prices would push people to think more critically about their consumption choices (like SUVs). This certainly isn't going to popular, so flame away.
