| Global warming predictions evoke anger or fear in | | | | researched and improved." |
| some, cynicism in others and denial in an increasingly | | | | Here's a synopsis: "The novel relates an unlikely but |
| vocal group. | | | | possible scenario: an oracle predicts gradual global |
| Whatever the outcome, many of us older types | | | | warming suddenly turns abrupt, catastrophic, and the |
| won't be around for the final act. | | | | new president must find a way to save America. The |
| Perhaps we may see the opening credits. Here's | | | | ensuing story leads to an intriguing web of dramatic |
| hoping it won't turn out like "The Day After | | | | climate changes, new energy technologies, uncertain |
| Tomorrow," which sent tidal waves into New York | | | | economics, and political upheaval. The young, |
| City and temperatures plunging in North America. | | | | romantically-linked engineers, Michael Reynolds and |
| Two authors have taken decidedly different tacks | | | | Rose Haines, must match wits with the president's |
| about how to approach the issue. Bill McKibben, | | | | villainous Chief-of-Staff in their attempts to favorably |
| author, activist and 350.org founder, took off today | | | | resolve the destiny of the nation. Beyond their heroic |
| from Unity College in Maine with one of the original | | | | efforts, the two protagonists open the door to a |
| solar panels from the roof of the White House. It | | | | host of American values in jeopardy, even beyond |
| was put there by President Jimmy Carter and taken | | | | climate change and global warming. Can America be |
| down by President Ronald Reagan. | | | | saved?" |
| McKibben wants it restored to its rightful place. His | | | | One thing is certain: More are adopting the attitude |
| quest is chronicled at putsolaron.it/road-trip. He said in | | | | that money can be saved through energy efficiency |
| a tweet this morning: "Headed for the White House | | | | and that alternative forms of power generation -- |
| with the Carter solar panels. See you en route I | | | | that don't put CO2 into the air -- make more sense |
| hope." | | | | than ever. |
| Author Roger Colley took a stab at the debate | | | | The next few years will be interesting to say the |
| through the recent release of his book, "A Truthful | | | | least. Of course, quite a bit depends on pricing and |
| Myth," and accompanying website. | | | | technological developments. Fossil fuels will remain a |
| The book is described as a suspense/action/romance | | | | big part of the energy picture. |
| that "promotes the view that climate science is | | | | But just how big depends on individual will. |
| unsettled... and needs to be further opened, | | | | |