Tom Friedman calls for an "energy internet"


	Tom Friedman calls for an "energy internet"

egoldstein

7-5-2008 8:53 AM

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alternative energy, tom friedman, global warming

egoldstein says:

Once again, Tom Friedman calls it like it is. This is a smart piece that i recommend everyone read. Despite a lot talk about green energy, i'm still shocked that the U.S. government isn't more focused on it and committed to aiding its development. I guess we can only hope that China and Europe lead the way.

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