Theme of the Day: Peak Oil
The backstory on Peak Oil
Peak Oil was coined by M. King Hubbert, a scientist who worked for Shell Oil. He predicted oil production would peak in 1970. Additionally, some members of Congress are organizing to address the forming energy crisis.
Peak Oil and the End of an Empire
An explanation of Peak Oil and its influences on our policy. Provides more fuel to the fire that the US invaded Iraq for the sole purpose of securing the oil deposits below that country. Will this lead to an economic collapse in the US quickly followed by a world wide economic collapse? This article even goes so far as to suggest the events of 9/11 were orchestrated in order to give us a reason to invade these oil-rich, Middle East nations.
Why We Should Pray that the Peak Be Soon
According to this article, the sooner we reach Peak Oil, the sooner we can end our addiction to fossil fuels. A recap of the general issues we face.
Oil going to $200 per barrel or higher?
Matthew Simmons, former advisor to President Bush, suggests this may be the case in the next few years. Price increase attributed to increased demand and decreased supply.
Another Peak Oil Article
We experienced back to back 33% increases in the price of oil during 2004 and 2005. Will anything change or are we heading to $6 gas at the fuel pumps?
Is this the energy curve of history?
Frank Cicela, an Alcoa employee, discusses his findings from the second U.S. Conference on Peak Oil and Community Solutions in September at Yellow Springs, Ohio. As you may or may not know, Alcoa is a large aluminum producing company. Producing aluminum is very energy intensive. As the price of energy increases, so does the price of these commodities.
Russia turns the gas on, but does not solve the problem
Even though Russia restored the flow of natural gas to Europe via Ukraine, that does not mean the problems have gone away. EU countries pressure Russia to do the 'responsible' thing. Meanwhile, Russia is taking part in a meeting of the G8 countries - main topic: energy security.
Britain is becoming too dependent on imported oil
It seems the US is not the only country whose oil imports continue to increase in size. Britain, now only 90% self-sufficient, is seeking alternatives. Maybe that is part of the reason Tony Blair is such a good friend to the US.
EU seeking alternatives to Russian gas
EU eyes the oil producing nations of Northern Africa and Turkey to help reduce its reliance on Russia / Ukraine pipeline for natural gas.
Peak Oil was coined by M. King Hubbert, a scientist who worked for Shell Oil. He predicted oil production would peak in 1970. Additionally, some members of Congress are organizing to address the forming energy crisis.
Peak Oil and the End of an Empire
An explanation of Peak Oil and its influences on our policy. Provides more fuel to the fire that the US invaded Iraq for the sole purpose of securing the oil deposits below that country. Will this lead to an economic collapse in the US quickly followed by a world wide economic collapse? This article even goes so far as to suggest the events of 9/11 were orchestrated in order to give us a reason to invade these oil-rich, Middle East nations.
Why We Should Pray that the Peak Be Soon
According to this article, the sooner we reach Peak Oil, the sooner we can end our addiction to fossil fuels. A recap of the general issues we face.
Oil going to $200 per barrel or higher?
Matthew Simmons, former advisor to President Bush, suggests this may be the case in the next few years. Price increase attributed to increased demand and decreased supply.
Another Peak Oil Article
We experienced back to back 33% increases in the price of oil during 2004 and 2005. Will anything change or are we heading to $6 gas at the fuel pumps?
Is this the energy curve of history?
Frank Cicela, an Alcoa employee, discusses his findings from the second U.S. Conference on Peak Oil and Community Solutions in September at Yellow Springs, Ohio. As you may or may not know, Alcoa is a large aluminum producing company. Producing aluminum is very energy intensive. As the price of energy increases, so does the price of these commodities.
Russia turns the gas on, but does not solve the problem
Even though Russia restored the flow of natural gas to Europe via Ukraine, that does not mean the problems have gone away. EU countries pressure Russia to do the 'responsible' thing. Meanwhile, Russia is taking part in a meeting of the G8 countries - main topic: energy security.
Britain is becoming too dependent on imported oil
It seems the US is not the only country whose oil imports continue to increase in size. Britain, now only 90% self-sufficient, is seeking alternatives. Maybe that is part of the reason Tony Blair is such a good friend to the US.
EU seeking alternatives to Russian gas
EU eyes the oil producing nations of Northern Africa and Turkey to help reduce its reliance on Russia / Ukraine pipeline for natural gas.
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