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We are Decades Away from a Cure for our Fossil Fuel Addiction

OilPrice.com -- With natural gas prices low and supplies high, we are decades away from being able to wean ourselves off fossil fuels and move to renewable energy, but there is no reason for dismay.

There seems to be a knee-jerk reaction to render the renewable energy-versus-fossil fuels debate in black and white terms, in a one-or-the-other symposium.

A sudden “switch” to clean energy is not possible; rather it must be a gradual introduction of renewable energy sources combined with an increase in domestic fossil fuels production.

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Submitted Aug 20, 2012 By: NOTSOGRN

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FuelOilOH Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,837 Points:1,179,620 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:47:47 PM Ignore FuelOilOH Report Abuse With Canada the new Saudi Arabia and our Dakota's knocking at the door, BP making fudgesicles in the Arctic until they finally hit oil we will have plenty to keep our refineries busy for many years.
sydb7 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,537 Points:1,916,505 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:46:05 PM Ignore sydb7 Report Abuse We still need to develop alternatives to fossil fuels!
DEG Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:17,605 Points:3,491,680 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:45:06 PM Ignore DEG Report Abuse Let the market decide. End subsidies for both fossil fuels and renewables. If the tree-huggers want to impress me; they will invent a product that is safe and uses renewable energy at a price that is competitive with gasoline/diesel/propane/natural gas/etc. The way Obama and the tree-huggers are approaching the problem is by forcing us to pay more for the alternatives and to subsidize the rich peoples new toys.
96sc1 Champion Author El Paso Posts:8,517 Points:1,367,440 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:44:07 PM Ignore 96sc1 Report Abuse I'm glad I will not live to see the end of fossil fuel use. There is no, never was, and never will be a better fuel than gasoline.
Taurus1 Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,115 Points:1,669,950 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:41:29 PM Ignore Taurus1 Report Abuse We like our fossil fuel.
srchr Champion Author San Jose Posts:7,228 Points:1,615,075 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:40:02 PM Ignore srchr Report Abuse how about centuries
DutchTreatMI Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:3,290 Points:747,240 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:36:22 PM Ignore DutchTreatMI Report Abuse Need to convert to more natural gas and it shouldn't take decades for that.
clermont40miles Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:10,543 Points:1,767,935 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:33:07 PM Ignore clermont40miles Report Abuse MORE greenie propaganda. By. Jen Alic of Oilprice.com Jen Alic is a geopolitical analyst, co-founder of ISA Intel in Sarajevo and Tel Aviv, and the former editor-in-chief of ISN Security Watch in Zurich. Now, do you really think this guy has the best interests of Americans in mind? Green is red. .
raj_fl Champion Author Trenton Posts:3,189 Points:724,005 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:32:09 PM Ignore raj_fl Report Abuse will not get there
walkingtall Champion Author Toronto Posts:3,974 Points:1,116,705 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:29:26 PM Ignore walkingtall Report Abuse We are decades away from a cure for our fossil fuel addiction and we may have already past the point of no return.
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Bildawg Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,066 Points:477,970 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:25:27 PM Ignore Bildawg Report Abuse Just dont know how to tax us on wind and sunshine......YET
heysailor Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:9,562 Points:2,328,670 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:25:22 PM Ignore heysailor Report Abuse We don't have decades; in fact, we may already be past the point of no return.
CheapDiesel All-Star Author Indianapolis Posts:793 Points:174,380 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:25:14 PM Ignore CheapDiesel Report Abuse "Fossil Fuel Addiction"??? When fossil fuels are the only cost-effective, viable sources of energy I wouldn't call it an addiction. Are we to feel bad for using a little gasoline to get to work and keeping some heat in our homes?
g747 Champion Author Mobile Posts:4,521 Points:929,670 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:24:01 PM Ignore g747 Report Abuse Maybe or maybe not!!!!!!.
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,529 Points:2,617,025 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:23:34 PM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse Good article.
cashpayer Sophomore Author Raleigh Posts:147 Points:81,395 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:23:17 PM Ignore cashpayer Report Abuse Is this a surprise to anyone?
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ezone Champion Author Florida Posts:2,401 Points:942,360 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:22:57 PM Ignore ezone Report Abuse No quarrel with this article, and I think this is how it SHOULD be. As supplies of fossil fuels become more difficult (and expensive) to acquire, and alternative fuels become more efficient and competitive, the transition will happen automatically - without Obozo or another would-be Emperor forcing it down our throats. [Edited by: ezone at 8/20/2012 9:25:20 PM EST]
gasmack Champion Author Ventura Posts:1,692 Points:663,565 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:20:44 PM Ignore gasmack Report Abuse Good insight. Thanks for the post.
carman11 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,308 Points:687,500 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:19:41 PM Ignore carman11 Report Abuse There is only balance, without which renewable energy cannot form a realistic future.
no8c Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,784 Points:700,850 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:19:28 PM Ignore no8c Report Abuse Thanks for posting this article!
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TelsaOR Champion Author Oregon Posts:3,561 Points:732,890 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:13:41 PM Ignore TelsaOR Report Abuse Technological breakthroughs in the alternative fuel sources, that will lure us away from fossil fuels.
FlogNut Champion Author Chicago Posts:104,245 Points:1,983,675 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:11:01 PM Ignore FlogNut Report Abuse Why do we need a "cure" for our use of fossil fuels? We still have plenty of the stuff in the ground. And it remains very affordable. We certainly aren't going to power our cars with renewables like wind solar or hydro any time in the near future.
netman044 Champion Author Texas Posts:6,848 Points:1,286,775 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:10:23 PM Ignore netman044 Report Abuse Alternatives to fossil fuel need a lot more research to be practical
darkknight1 Champion Author Winston-Salem Posts:4,315 Points:891,835 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:09:08 PM Ignore darkknight1 Report Abuse hmmmm
NavyEOD Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:9,986 Points:2,017,150 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:08:08 PM Ignore NavyEOD Report Abuse For sure.
GENO54 Veteran Author Columbus Posts:299 Points:183,680 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:05:07 PM Ignore GENO54 Report Abuse Shoe leather express, I drive to an area, then hike to many different shops, stores, and the grocery while the vehicle sits on a grade in one lot to make starting off easy and more fuel efficient!
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MadTraveler Champion Author Idaho Posts:2,082 Points:572,100 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:04:11 PM Ignore MadTraveler Report Abuse Everything should be gradual. The government is unrealistic and needs to let enterprise take it's course. It works - have you seen any large companies still making buggy whips? Right!
ACTown Champion Author Oregon Posts:2,346 Points:1,426,110 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:02:05 PM Ignore ACTown Report Abuse Only if we have a good answer,
Mr.Dirt Champion Author Albany Posts:8,346 Points:2,507,650 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 9:01:34 PM Ignore Mr.Dirt Report Abuse we could do it but big oil still is not done with us
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PissedATthePump All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:507 Points:119,580 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 8:59:38 PM Ignore PissedATthePump Report Abuse Hydrogen Fuel Cells and make Hydrogen from water.
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jad1960 Champion Author Gary Posts:1,535 Points:399,875 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 8:59:17 PM Ignore jad1960 Report Abuse Sometime in the future they will figure it out.
BCweatherman Champion Author British Columbia Posts:1,069 Points:1,221,170 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 8:57:34 PM Ignore BCweatherman Report Abuse Now its natural gas, last month it was electric cars....he gov't doesn't know the future
Tegger Champion Author Ontario Posts:3,097 Points:1,641,835 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 8:57:17 PM Ignore Tegger Report Abuse Just like when civilization changed from the horse and buggy to the "horseless carriage" the change will take time
TekWare Champion Author Toronto Posts:3,141 Points:668,450 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 8:56:51 PM Ignore TekWare Report Abuse Hydrogen & electric are the way to go, and if we value the planet, sooner rather than later.
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mlmeng Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,615 Points:586,310 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 8:55:48 PM Ignore mlmeng Report Abuse Gradual in reality but political in government.
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jwduke1 Champion Author Iowa Posts:15,604 Points:3,068,265 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 8:54:13 PM Ignore jwduke1 Report Abuse With Ovomit, we will waste trillions getting there!
PoohMcGoo Champion Author Alabama Posts:3,062 Points:796,610 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 8:52:16 PM Ignore PoohMcGoo Report Abuse key word, GRADUAL..
spmaudio Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,714 Points:719,165 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 8:51:50 PM Ignore spmaudio Report Abuse This may be so, but ONLY because of politics combined with a widespread resistance to change. We have the technology and the know-how TODAY to drastically cut our use of fossil fuels! Last night I was reading about how the NASA Apollo program of the 1960s and early 1970s was a smash success, and was granted by Congress almost all the money it needed - because of a strong national desire to beat the Russians to the moon. We could easily repeat something on that scale with a switch to renewable energy. We just lack the will to do so.
TDIdave Champion Author California Posts:5,038 Points:1,220,740 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 8:51:40 PM Ignore TDIdave Report Abuse No we're not. Bogus.
C.Carpets All-Star Author Oakland Posts:540 Points:2,085,575 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 8:51:23 PM Ignore C.Carpets Report Abuse If I know my government we'll be using E-95 & getting 6 miles to the gal. but they'll tell us it's great for the environment.
hammer219115 Veteran Author Pennsylvania Posts:411 Points:22,950 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 8:49:26 PM Ignore hammer219115 Report Abuse Who knew?