"Jules" wrote in message
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On Wed, 01 Nov 2006 10:24:11 +0000, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
We need a total re-evaluation of lifestyle to a low energy one to start
with, and then replace oil with things like nuclear and wind power...

I don't know if 'we' can; there's always going to be someone next door
(country-wise) who wants to 'get ahead' by living by existing rules - and
if doing our bit actually ultimately makes no difference, where's the
incentive to try?

If they jumped in the lake ...