What will finally trigger a lasting commitment to "alternative energy" developme
What will finally trigger a lasting commitment to "alternative energy" development in the U.S.?
Oil spill disasters, failing economies, rising gasoline prices, global warming, health problems... nothing has yet inspired the research and development necessary to break free of fossil fuel dependence.
- erikjohnsonposted 12 years ago
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