thanks for the reading material...
I'm still skeptical, but lets keep pushing the envelope! I do believe that we are capable of solving these problems, especially with folks brighter than myself working on it.
Much of Younquist's book is out of date, much of it is still on the mark.
You took some time compiling that list for me to read, thank-you. I'll take the time to read them all over the next few days.
I agree about government's role in this too. I should like to see programs that inspire the private sector to pursue avenues of discovery. Like an X-prize for alternative energy goals.