One of the biggest debates last year centered around the Keystone pipeline that will eventually move oil from Canada to the U.S.
But there's something much bigger at play here. And in our race to continue our very dangerous reliance on fossil fuels, we would be wise to remember that as we do this, we willingly put our childrens' future at risk.
Check out this very inspirational presentation from Garth Lenz, called “The True Cost of Oil.”
Editor's Note: From solar and wind to geothermal and biofuels, Green Chip readers want to know which renewable energy resource will take over where fossil fuels leave off. The answer is...all of the above!
There is no one single solution to today's energy crisis. However, the combination of all viable renewable energy resources, coupled with energy efficiency, conservation and smart grid development will not only lead us to energy independence and a cleaner, more sustainable energy infrastructure — but also to what will soon prove to be the greatest investment opportunity of the 21st Century.
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