re The Revenge of Gaia: "Earth's Population to Drop by 80%, Says Top U.K. Scientist": <A HREF="http://www.pr-inside.com/earths-population-to-drop-by-80-percent-says-top-u-k-scientist-r6050.htm" target="_blank">http://www.pr-inside.com/earths-population-to-drop-by-80-percent-says-top-u-k-scientist-r6050.htm</A> Interesting (to me) quote: <b>'There is no sensible alternative to nuclear power if we are to sustain civilization.'</b> Given the long term perspective of the article, I decided it is primarily "political," and thought I would post it here. Steve