Below article pretty much sums it up concerning the natural gas industry.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/07/opinion/krugman-here-comes-solar-energy.html?_r=1&emc=eta1
Ya, I know solar is NOT the total answer for the United States ravenous appetite for energy but at least it's a start in the right direction.
Interesting post. I do agree with some of what your saying.
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Since it is unlikely most people will effectively control the use of their electricity and natural gas (is this technically an elastic as per my economics education) you might as well seek out the best price for planet sustaining energy use.
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