HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030814.txt
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030814.txt
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The author discusses the ongoing search for energy solutions and compares it to Don Quixote's quixotic journey.
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The author discusses the ongoing search for energy solutions and compares it to Don Quixote's quixotic journey. The focus is on the economic realities of energy policy and the importance of considering both cost and availability when investing in energy sources. The author also highlights Vaclav Smil, a prominent expert on energy who has written over 30 books and 300 papers on the subject. While acknowledging the failures of past solutions, the author suggests that more recent developments in energy storage may offer potential opportunities.
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