The Environmental Skeleton in our (Global) Closet

It's a wonder that more people aren't alarmed at, or at least trying to do something about, the impending energy crisis that faces our country, and the rest of the world.  Slowly buy surely, organizations are beginning to gain credibility and attention in raising awareness on such issues.  At TEDblog.com (Technology, Entertainment, Design) leading scientist Sir Martin Rees paints a dauntingly grim picture of the future, stating that unless something urgent is done, that our reliance on fossil fuels could carry into the next half-century.

For more on the topic of energy and the environment, check out the following links.  Knowledge is free, educate yourself about the existing crisis we face.

Gridwise Alliance - Rethinking energy from generation to consumption
The Modern Grid - coordinating research for a modern grid (new site up 8/11/2006)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) - Innovation for our energy future
Campaign Earth - providing the path to a substantial future, one step at a time