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In article <JMC.93Jan3020049@SAIL.Stanford.EDU> jmc@cs.Stanford.EDU writes:
>Mr. Berry challenges me to offer solutions to all the problems of
>the U.S.  I cannot accept this challenge, because I would have to
>write a book.  As I said, I am willing to accept any two environmental
>or resource challenges.  I believe I could give concise enough answers
>so that people would read to the end.
>--
>John McCarthy, Computer Science Department, Stanford, CA 94305

You claim I am mistaken in my belief that the whole world cannot
sustain itself at a U.S. living standard. My claim is based more
on economic realities than an actual resource shortage. I
understand that, in terms of energy, we have the technology to
harness enough sunlight and natural forces to meet the world's
energy needs. But whether people in the third world could afford
the energy is another matter. 

Isn't that the reason forests are being harvested for cooking and
heading fuel, because the residents can't afford petroleum and
electric energy? 

Regarding your offer to propose a solution to two environmental or
resource challenges, I am interested in your ideas. How about:

1.   The problem of selenium and other minerals accumulating in
     California's central valley due to excessive irrigation.

2.   The inability of Ethiopia to either produce enough food to
     feed its growing population or to manufacture something of
     economic value to exchange for food.

Thanks,
Kim

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     (Mr.) Kim Berry              kberry@sactoh0.SAC.CA.US