I was amazed when I found out the nuclear energy is "green" energy. I understand why they say it. At the same time, if something goes wrong, there is nothing less green. Some say our energy needs are so great we have no choice. It makes me wonder what it would be like if we just collectively said (and did what we say), "we have just this much energy...let's make it work...let's raise thermostats in the summer, lower them in the winter...let's take shorter showers...let's
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Almost thirty years ago I made a conscious decision about every energy using device in my life. My husband and I were building a cabin in rural Arkansas. We quickly found we couldn't afford solar power (expensive in those days). Should we have electricity? running water? propane? Should we have a refrigerator, a stove, a dryer? Should we heat with wood? What we quickly found out is that any use of energy has consequences - wood smoke pollutes, and now we also know that wind turbines kill birds. I think we have to use energy consciously - doesn't mean we have to sacrifice everything, but some of our technology does serve a good purpose - and others do not. Thoughtful post.
ReplyDeleteI don't see anything with the capacity to wipe out mankind as "green" energy. I have to agree with you there, but in the same token, I must admit I would be lost without the Internet, keyboards, and my iPad. :)
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