Energy trap

Book · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1975

OSTI ID:7363666

Halacy, Jr, D S

Two future escape routes are presented--one in which unlimited energy sources allow ever-increasing material prosperity, and one in which man accepts the finitude of natural resources and adjusts his consumption and expectations accordingly. The problem of maintaining the spiritual strength of mankind and developing a level of wisdom indicates the second choice might be preferable. Although increased energy consumption by the industrial countries may deplete fossil fuel energy sources before pollution destroys the environment, it is time to be planning for a stabilized population and reduced energy consumption with development of renewable sources of energy. A review of the history of energy consumption, the philosphy of relating energy to gross national product, the extent of fossil fuel resources, and the problems of nuclear energy leads to the conclusion that solar energy, combined with reduced energy consumption, will be the only clean and unlimited energy alternative. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 7363666
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290000* -- Energy Planning & Policy
290400 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Energy Resources
DEMAND FACTORS
ENERGY
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
ENERGY POLICY
ENERGY SOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
GROSS NATIONAL PRODUCT
GROWTH
NUCLEAR ENERGY
NUCLEAR REACTIONS
NUCLEOSYNTHESIS
PLANNING
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS
SOCIOLOGY
SOLAR ENERGY
THERMONUCLEAR REACTIONS