Energy:what is the future

I am writing this blog as I think energy,where it comes from,it's cost,and it's effect on the environment and central issues as humanity goes forward.

Several things are happening right now which have pushed energy to the front of the political debate:

1. Energy security-Europe is becoming increasingly dependent on gas and oil which comes from unstable parts of the world,the Middle East Africa,Russia and Eastern Europe.It is vital that Europe reduces this dependency, which could rise to 70% of all gas and oil consumed in the EU, by becoming more energy efficient, and producing it's own energy.
2. The UK is party to the EU directive that it must produce 20% of it's energy from renewable sources and achieve 20% improvement in energy efficiency by 2020.
3. The world's climate is at stake and we must do all we can to reduce carbon emissions if humanity is to survive on this planet.

So my intent with this blog is to look at this subject on both a macro and micro level,how we can reduce our own energy footprint, and how Government can be lobbied to ensure everything at an international level is being done.

So please tell me the issues that are important to you and let's get the debate going.