Nope. This is not a political homage to the “Green” party of Scotland. It IS a thought for Scotland’s politicians and businessmen about the future of the country’s economy in the coming “post-petroleum” age, however. Presently, Scotland is the leader in Europe in green energy development. It won’t last for long though, as countries like Portugal and Norway are poised to surpass the heathered nation. All the hard work and innovation created with at best marginal assistance from government bodies and the few private investors willing to believe in the future are about to be lost…more importantly, where will Scotland go without the underpinnings of the petroleum dollar? Its youth, as ever will vote with their feet and migrate, particularly those with the most “get up and go”…
