Setting aside the propensity of collectivists to control populations, never for the good: high energy prices, and the limited availability of energy, whether nuclear, or from fossil fuels, poses a terrific threat to humanity. Earth may get really cold; and perhaps sooner rather than later. History will repeat. Al Gore and his co-conspirators want to reduce the supply of energy; and make what remains far more expensive. This is far more foolish than converting food into energy deficient gasoline.