Instead of shaking our heads at the difficulty of this task, and saying "Woe is us, this is impossible, how can we do this?", we ought to feel a sense of joy that we have work that is worth doing that is so important to the future of all humankind. We ought to feel a sense of exhilaration that we are the people alive at a moment in history when we can make all the difference. --Al Gore, World Climate Conference.
Note: In the face of criticism for high energy consumption at his Tennessee mansion, Mr. Gore has installed green technology--solar panels, low consumption light bulbs, improved insulation, etc. The local utility reports that his electricity consumption has dropped by 11%. What can you do?