> Carbon footprint per person is really what we're talking about here. On the other hand, increasing energy consumption per person is exactly equal to civiliza

> Carbon footprint per person is really what we're talking about here. On the other hand, increasing energy consumption per person is exactly equal to civilization and rising standards of living, so let's not be too hasty in condemning carbon footprint. Of course, ideally the energy we spend would be generated and stored via other sources; and technology will likely lead us in that direction.