Gas prices continue to rise and we're hearing all the normal crazy talk about lowering prices. Of course, lower prices would be a boost the economy, but the dangerous thing with seeking lower priced oil is that solutions ignore the fundamental causes. Already, Republicans are blaming Obama's energy "attitude" for the price increase and people are fervently repeating calls to drill more, burn more, mine more, use more.
We can't grow our way out of a resource problem. The lack thereof is the problem.
The first step is to understand why gas is getting more expensive. Then get busy finding ways to use less.
Oh, and for all those who seem to think burning endless amounts of fossil fuels has no effect on the planet - everything has consequences.
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