While I don't believe in some of the worst doom and gloom scenarios, I could see the world going through a period of time when there are shortages and problems arise from it. I don't see the world developing new technologies at a fast enough rate, nor do I see us slowing our comsumption in a meaningful manner. Add to the fact that many second world nations are quickly beomcing industrialized and China and India are using more power than ever ad I don't see how we COULDN'T experience some growing pains.
It sure doesn't help that current governments all around the world are in bed with big oil either. There's not enough incentive to develop other energy sources in time.
Just my opinion of course.
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