re: #368 lostlakehiker

Suppose, just for example, that we can advance the science of solar energy to the point that it just beats coal. At that point, the problem of AGW is solved because nobody wants to burn coal anyhow.

I am reminded of Will Rogers’s solution to the problem of German submarines during World War II.

“It’s simple,” he said. “All you have to do is boil the ocean. Now, I’ve given you the answer, you gentlemen get to work and figure out the details.”

Get solar to the point where it can replace coal for lighting cities, running factories and other things that many people consider essential, and you will have accomplished something major.

I’ve given you the solution, folks. Get to work.