I agree we are likely spiraling toward our collective demise, but there are still some ways to try to attack the problem. One thing we can do is shift the econo

I agree we are likely spiraling toward our collective demise, but there are still some ways to try to attack the problem. One thing we can do is shift the economics of energy production by increasing research funding for alternatives. I would argue cost effectiveness of modern panels is the real reason solar installations are becoming more common. They are a solid investment for individual homeowners. We need better storage and transmission technologies to lower the remaining barriers to running a grid on renewables. Once renewables become the most cost effective option, people will switch regardless of their politics or location. I would argue the huge investments needed to conduct modern fossil fuel exploration and get the remaining (and least accessible) material from the ground may become unjustifiable if demand drops sufficiently.