Maybe those paper batteries won't work, but it is an example of something I said a while back on these forums. All of these problems related to the environment, energy, etc. are ultimately going to have to be solved through technology. They are never going to be solved through sacrifice, carbon credits, or any other BS like that.

Every time Person A cuts back his use, Person B will just increase his to make up for it. Until we solve it with technology, it won't get any better.