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I do too. But for the meantime, while fusion is still being researched and attempted, I think nuclear fission may be the only answer. It produces abundant amounts of power, and despite many preconceptions, it is quite safe, and most importantly clean. The only by-product is radioactive...

And don't forget most of us are paying for petrol with after-tax dollars...

We have some family friends who live over on the Eyre Peninsula who live on a few acres of 'coastal' land. Over there they don't have access to power and water. They spent a fortune on a solar array mounted on the top of a shed/tower pointing towards the celestial equator, (the path on which...

Well I personally believe that the word "intelligence" hasn't been defined properly. The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills... Sure, we're intelligent in that respect, but this definition does not take into account things like creativity, and common sense. Plus, emotions...

With regards to the China/India thing, that's a third of the world's population, and that will be a HUGE increase in worldwide power consumption. :eek: Did anyone see that SBS "Cutting Edge" program a few weeks ago on this topic? It was done by a German(?) journalist, and was an eye...

Well said Duncan. I agree it is a sad state of affairs...

Wow! Diesel here is AUD0.40 dearer! We're paying up to AUD1.20 for Diesel! :eek:

Agreed, it isn't easy. In fact, due to human nature, I would rate it nigh impossible. :) It was meant to be a somewhat cynical statement... :eek: :p

I am aware of the inefficiencies in the technology at the moment, hence my earlier statement: In hindsight, I think I should have been more specific — economically feasible and efficient. My apologies. :o Have you got some good links to offer on this subject? You've got me interested...

Oh, what poppycock. Answer? Please, it's a band-aid solution... Steps off soap box... :p The answer is mastering the combustion of hydrogen, and making hydrogen fuel cells economically feasible. Heck, we've already got experimental Perth buses running on them now. The answer...