What is the link between energy and peace?  Before we can recognize the link we must first recognize the different forms of energy. Productive energy first came from human physical labor. Mechanical energy soon supplemented physical labor. Mechanical energy, such as water wheels, was soon followed by petroleum. Everything from coal to oil has been used to power machines and create electricity.

Our claim to energy includes the kidnapping of slaves, to wars over water rights and oil. It shows the degree to which we will disregard the rights of people to a peaceful existence.

  As inexpensive renewable sources of energy are developed, 2nd and 3rd world markets stand to receive the benefit of this new sustainable energy technology. Affordable energy translates to better productivity and a better quality of life. Farming, and the ability to deliver clean water, will be greatly impacted in developing nations.

US vehicles now produce 7 times as much energy as the entire US electric grid. Amory Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute has developed an ultra efficient hybrid that operates at over 100 miles per gallon. This vehicle will actually have an energy surplus at the end of
a day’s use. This surplus energy can be returned to the US electric grid, creating an energy credit for its owner. Solar, Hydro, and Wind turbines are poised to transform US markets. In spite of the up side to renewable energy, energy companies have been slow to invest in cheap renewable energy sources because profits are more illusive from these technologies. The technology exists to completely remove the US dependence on foreign oil and thereby removing much of the conflict in our world energy markets.

You can participate in this positive movement towards sustainable renewable energy by purchasing products and services that incorporate the latest energy technology. We can send a message to corporations that we are not willing to sacrifice Peace for their profits.

To learn more about Peaceful solutions visit The Peaceful Blue Planet Foundation at www.peacefulblueplanet.org

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