Thanks for the short version, Kurt. Helps a lot- I just don't have the time for digesting the mountains of research papers and articles that some of the more dedicated proponents of each side post here. But I definitely agree with you. Too many unknowns to experiment with our life-support system. The continued use of fossil fuels pumps more than just CO2 into the environment. Carcinogenic chemicals, acid-rain, particulates that can cause all kinds of respiratory and other diseases. It also delays the development of cleaner, renewable energy sources. I'm sure even fusion research could benefit from increased funding. How many of us have elected to purchase at least a few blocks of renewable (wind) energy from Rocky Mtn. Power? ____________________________________________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. http://new.mail.yahoo.com