tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800828841873738105.post6965950117764212230..comments2023-07-02T06:58:33.737-05:00Comments on WebberEnergyBlog: texas' role in the future of energyMichael E. Webber, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12416546342365493633noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800828841873738105.post-55648967921727169262008-02-24T23:16:00.000-06:002008-02-24T23:16:00.000-06:00I also agree, and think that Texas' past can help ...I also agree, and think that Texas' past can help us be a leader in a new energy future. One topic that I wish Texas would try to improve on, or the entire US for that matter, in order to help lead a new energy movement is education. I think that there are too many people who don't know about the problems we are facing with energy...too few of us possess the knowledge and make the individual choice to conserve.<BR/><BR/>This relates back to another blog I read earlier that asked why energy technology is not emphasized more in our education, especially as engineers? Could we have an introductory course in energy for freshman, or more technical electives on renewable or sustainable engineering?<BR/><BR/>Maybe we should make it mandatory for all high school students to watch the History Channel's specials on Renewable Energy and Climate Change...or even more provocative, what if these shows were free to purchase from the History Channel. Maybe then they would penetrate into more of our homes, and more people would be aware of energy issues.Jrodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626295725326954770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800828841873738105.post-52937216136223442242008-02-22T11:04:00.000-06:002008-02-22T11:04:00.000-06:00I agree with the statement that "Texas can and sho...I agree with the statement that "Texas can and should lead the way" on the road to energy sustainability in the US. Texas has the ability to be a leader in this movement. <BR/><BR/>Texas is uniquely suited for this leadership role. We have the experience (as shown clearly in the Bullock Museum's oil exhibit) required to tackle the problem. We have the energy industry, top energy research institutions, and a large pool of talented people to draw from. We stand ready to fix this problem, with the resources to educate this generation, the generation that will fix this problem. <BR/><BR/>The Bullock Museum has a distinct takeaway message... 'We [Texans] know energy'. We will use this knowledge and experience to lead the nation and the world to a more sustainable future.Melissa C. Lotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16347484050506365524noreply@blogger.com