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‘Why are you so negative at TOD?’

The people at The Oil Drum have learned the facts, and we don’t sugar coat them. Frankly, I am immensely proud of this community and its approach to the real problems we face. There are a lot of smart people here thinking hard about what’s coming. … Every single person we educate about our energy situation is another person who has the choice to a) learn, b) prepare according to their own perceptions, and c) educate others. Do you really think that I keep harping on all of you to spread this site around for my own ego or personal gain? Hell no. It’s about facilitating education and conversation for as many as we can.

Geopolitics – July 7

Book review: How British colonialists tried to run the Middle East
John Bellamy Foster: Peak oil and energy imperialism
Crude oil falls after Iran signals confidence in nuclear talks
Zakaria: Oil prices make it hard for U.S. to pressure Iran

Transport – July 5

A dream of Russian dandelions (as prices of bike tires jump)
Some in US choke on $100 for a tank of gas
Fuel prices boost cause of S. Asia’s maligned rickshaw
Pedicabs come to downtown Asheville, NC