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Originally Posted by geojen
I agree that it will take much more than current prices to force change. In a round-about-way, I think 7.00/gal gas would be the best thing that could happen to us--finally, companies would have to really get on the ball and innovate and come up with something new.
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Actually, I think part of the problem is that there is innovation and alternative energy sources today, but they cost more than fossil fuels. For example, I'd be willing to put solar panels on my roof or a windmill in my backyard, but not if it is going to increase my expenses. No matter what people say about how much they care for the environment, the bottom line is always money. If it costs more, they won't do it. If it saves them money or gets them some reward, they'll change their behavior.
If gas prices continue to rise, they will ultimately cross the barrier at which the alternative energy sources become cheaper.
I think using recycled cooking oil to power our cars is what we really should be exploring/exploiting. The technology exists now. It is not costly and instead of polluting fumes, the roads would all smell like french fries.
