In conclusion, the insights of a third Nobel Lau-
reate are presented for consideration. In 2004, Profes-
sor Richard Smalley testified before the U.S. Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, saying:
“Energy is the single most important challenge facing
humanity today....Electricity will be the key” (Smal-
ley 2004).
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