A lot of countries have made progress with renewable resources. Here in the 'ol USA, our barefoot grandchildren will dig grubs and carry disentary water in complete freedom.
90% Of Israeli Homes Have Solar Water Heaters >> MetaEfficient Reviews
"In 2005, Spain became the second country (after Israel) to require solar water heaters. It also became the first country to require the installation of solar cells for electricity generation in new buildings."
Electric Cars, And Chargers, Poised to Flood Israel | Autopia | Wired.com
"Shai Agassi boldly predicts one-third of Israel’s cars will run on electricity within five years."