Systems are inherently connected and dependent on webs of all sorts. The simplest example is that of the spider web. A web is less likely to break with more anchor points to hold it up, and strengthened by the connections within the web. This well-constructed web is not only more likely to be effective in catching a tasty morsel but is more resistant to failing when disturbed. This example repeats itself throughout earths different systems ranging from food webs exhibiting predation and prey connections, to freeway networks and how traffic flows through a well-connected infrastructure. If a single highway is expanded to carry more and more traffic without alternate routes or side roads, the highway becomes a lifeline we are dependent on and as such, when it fails, the road network fails.
The Energy Connection
This same principle applies to the different energy sources we use to supply our global population. If we look at current global energy usage, 85% is currently derived from Oil, Coal, and Gas (fossil fuels) with the remaining 15% comes from ALL OTHER ENERGY OPPORTUNITIES! This makes our web of energy look like one of the sicklier spider webs with 3 big lines holding the whole thing up and little to no connections within the web. But I see society and mankind represents a brilliant spider. From Wind and Solar, to Thermal and Wave, new strings of energy are ready to be made. Even smaller threads ranging from Kite energy to Solar Thermal are emerging as both economical and beneficial threads. We must demand the movement of this engine and connect these threads to repair our web decreasing our dependency on fossil fuels while distributing our risk and impact of this energy web on this global level.

…and it starts with us!