We Are Not Doomed

 

Stephen Hawking has been reported as saying that life on earth will end, unless we can move on.

I'm a scientist and engineer and know that in all the previous crises in the past several thousand years, man has always adapted, improved and survived. The world has usually been better for it.

For instance, there is masses of technology on the point of being developed or available now, that will save us large amounts of energy and reduce or even reverse global warming; LED light bulbs, ground source heating, wave power, solar power, high insulation materials, smart control systems etc.

The Internet too in the next few years could mean that offices become a thing of the past for many. I've worked at home since 1972 and created two world-class technology businesses in that time. Working from home saves energy in many ways and if we all did it on average two days a week, we probably wouldn't need any new major transport systems.

People will lead the energy revolution not politicians.