'Manhattan Project' Approach to U.S. Energy Woes?

"The United States consumes one-fourth of the world's energy. China, India, Germany, Japan and Bangladesh have a combined population of 2.9 billion, and together consume less energy than the United States, with a population of 290 million." (more)

If you think George Bush is the reason for today's energy problems, then you need to wake up. This problem is much bigger than Bush. According to a panel of scientists that believe that a 'Manhattan Project' type approach must be taken to address America's energy concerns, such a project will probably take at least 50 years. Yes, Bush could do more to get that program going - as could have Clinton & Gore - so most politicians really don't have a foot to stand on. Americans simply need to take more responsibility, take more action and offer less blame. Buy some solar lights for your patio. Take a solar burner camping, instead of propane. Get out of your gas-guzzler and buy a hybrid. As consumers, Americans can greatly address this problem by rewarding companies that offer alternative energy products and punishing those that do not.