I think a depletion protocol is needed for domestic gas reserves in every producing country along with some kind of priority system. I was surprised to learn that US gas fired electrical generation is growing faster in absolute terms than new wind power. That factoid doesn't seem to get mentioned by the wind lobby. Need electricity to keep those plasma TVs going though. I guess people of the future can figure out how to make nitrogen fertiliser for millions of acres of cereal crops.

Hello Boof,

Your quote: "Need electricity to keep those plasma TVs going though."

Sarcasm on/

We are much more the 'primitive caveman' here in my Asphaltistan as these are very popular for wasting mucho BTUs during our mild winter:

http://images.google.com/images?q=outdoor%20gas%20fireplaces&hl=en&ned=u...

The MPP of winter fashion here is to be basking in the steaming bubbles of your outdoor heated spa, while eye movement is constantly shifting between the outside big screen tv, the leaping flames of the gas fireplace, the latest trophy wife, or the nearby grounds of the private golf course.

/Sarcasm off