Earth Day was April 22nd – a day where many of the more 'environmentally conscious' folks chose to preach about the virtues of driving a hybrid, the evils of eating meat and tell how unless we all quit using fossil fuels this instant, global warming is going to turn the world into a scorched earth. Of course, there is a lot of reality in what they are saying. However, of all the myriad of issues presented on Earth Day, the one that seems to affect us most is related to oil and energy consumption.
As of today, oil is close to $112 a barrel and $4 a gallon for gasoline. While oil prices have declined slightly, with the continued rebellions and uncertainty in the Middle East, we can look forward to those prices growing even further this summer. While I, like many, would rather see more green energy solutions, let’s be realistic – oil is the lifeblood of modern society. It's used in everything from fueling cars to industrial production; and without it, almost every facet of modern life would either cease to be or change drastically.
