I was left here while the spouse went to a public hearing on building a supposed "hybrid" coal plant in southwest Virginia. Do we need MORE coal plants at a time when we are experiencing weather extremes related to global warming? It certainly won't reduce the price of gasoline.
Gasoline, uh, it's ridiculous at $4.00 a gallon! When I was a kid it was about 25 CENTS (!) a gallon. And so many people out there are driving big SUVs and vans and not doing anything to conserve energy. If our state and federal governments worked with us on these issues, maybe we wouldn't have to pay all that money, and have cleaner air too!
We NEED TO REGULATE GASOLINE and it needs to be done worldwide. It is not a commodity to be gambled on like gold, silver or pork bellies. The oil companies are making all this money. They should take some responsibility for the recession they are causing. They should be made to do some drilling and work with the government on conservation and alternative energy programs. Why couldn't they help finance hybrid cars and railroad service in rural areas? They have enough profits that they could afford this!
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