@mattbrowne, @YARNLADY—
OK,no more manufacturing of cradles
But seriously, though, I tend to agree with @mattbrowne, if we decrease our consumption of renewables, it would go a long way. In our society, we have come to view certain conveniences as necessities. As I’ve stated elsewhere, I have definite concrete plans to put solar panels on my roof. This will benefit in many ways. First, and most obviously, it will cut my electric bill. Second, it will mean that that power will not have to be generated using fossil-fuels. Third, any excess will be put back into the grid, and I will be paid for it. Fourth, that excess will be power that is available to the customers of the utility without being generated by fossil fuel.
It’s a small step, and it will entail a front-end cost, but that cost will be more than made up for in short order, and then I will continue to see an income where I formerly saw a bill.
There are other ways we can reduce consumption without sacrificing too much of our lifestyle.