Japan Striving For Energy Efficiency

diamond writes "The NYT has an article on how Japan is squeezing to get the most out of the costly fuel. 'The government recently introduced a national campaign, urging the Japanese to replace their older appliances and buy hybrid vehicles, all part of a patriotic effort to save energy and fight global warming.'"

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Farm subsidies are murdering africans

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Subsidized farming and protectionism is murdering Africans and farmers in developing nations. These farmers cannot sell their products due to developed nations subsidizing farms in Europe, the US, and Japan.

Also, by forcing developing nations to reduce their energy usage .. they are preventing affordable irrigation technology from being utilized. Even desert land can be irrigated by desalinated sea water. This method can result in a lush green Sahara (instead of the desert of today). This is technology we have today .. Israel supplies 30% of the Negev's agricultrual water from salty sources.

Africa needs to be allowed to industrialize. And yes, this includes allowing African countries to have fusion power plants.

Also .. with hydroponics .. food can be created in factories (skyscrapers so land use is maximized). After all, food is just energy stored in a tasty format the body can absorb).