Kunstler's argument is that most alternative sources (nuclear and solar) require massive amounts of energy and petrochemical resources to build in the first place. (although he admits that nuclear is going to be a key component in the transition phase)
But yeah, you've basically encapsulated his argument.
Air travel may still be quite possible. Zeppelins, for example, might see a big comback. You could switch down to prop-driven planes rather than jets (although these might still be incredibly expensive to flit around in).
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Date: 2005-07-25 04:29 pm (UTC)Kunstler's argument is that most alternative sources (nuclear and solar) require massive amounts of energy and petrochemical resources to build in the first place. (although he admits that nuclear is going to be a key component in the transition phase)
But yeah, you've basically encapsulated his argument.
Air travel may still be quite possible. Zeppelins, for example, might see a big comback. You could switch down to prop-driven planes rather than jets (although these might still be incredibly expensive to flit around in).
later
Tom