Way off our usual topic, but in line w/our critique of selective science denial: Too many ppl confuse weather w/climate CHANGE. Study what's happening in the Arctic before you jeer at the US cold snap. Calling it "global warming" was a big mistake; sounds cozy and mild.
And in fact, R&D into alternative tech IS proceeding. The point is that conservative politicians slow down the process. You're right they don't stop it.