Coal & Climate

Recent reports on global coal reserves, surveyed in previous chapters, generally point to the likelihood of supply limits appearing relatively soon—within the next two decades (a contrary view is represented solely by the BGR report [“Lignite and Hard Coal: Energy Suppliers for World Needs until the Year 2100 – An Outlook,” 2007]).
These two trends are surely destined to interact, and the uncertain result will shape climate and energy policy in the years to come.

Peak oil review – August 4

An executive summary of weekly news from a US peak oil perspective, featuring:
– Production and Prices
– Iran
– Nigeria
– China
– In the Congress
– Energy Briefs