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Originally Posted by Textcritic
I would be thrilled if there were such available alternative energy sources for a fraction of the cost of fossil fuels. Unfortunately, alternative energy is still outlandishly expensive. Until the cost comes down, people will "choose" fossil fuels every time.
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So would I. And there are theoretical models of other sources that may well prove to be very efficient. But it's going to take research, and money spent on infrastructural change. That's just the reality. However, the first step is admitting that alternative sources are necessary so that we can all get behind the project of finding a way to sustain the lifestyle we've become accustomed to.
As for the computer models argument.... you're right that climatology is in its infancy. So is neuroscience. So is modern linguistics. So, for that matter, is academic literary study.
That doesn't make it worthless. We have to back the best horse we have. Personally, I prefer the horse that is far more numerous and has no affiliation to the American Enterprise Institute.
And I don't think it's alarmist to say that current projections show that it would be wise to start looking for other sources of energy. It's probably wise anyway. Sustainable energy is the right thing to do for so many reasons--and saying "well, the science isn't totally airtight" just isn't a compelling argument. When the science is "totally airtight" it will likely be too late.