Insight and inspiration in turbulent times.
We’ve been warned about ‘peak oil’- the day that heralds the end of cheap energy. It’s the biggest threat to our lives and livelihoods, but no one is listening. Former industry insider Jeremy Leggett outlines the six reasons why we need to act now
The Iran-Pakistan-India oil pipeline and its proposed extension to southwestern China will radically transform the relationship between these countries.
The US president is welcoming Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Abdullah to his ranch in Texas on Monday. Bush says he’s looking for “a straight answer” to how close the Saudis are to reaching production capacity.
A background briefing on the vast scale of oil shale resources but the problems producing oil from them. Youngquist writes, ‘The term “oil shale” is a misnomer. It does not contain oil nor is it commonly shale.’
Nuclear waste is an unsolved problem, plant meltdowns are themselves environmentally disastrous, and nuclear material can be used to nefarious and horrifying ends. But if we see climate change as the No. 1 environmental emergency, nuclear energy must, at least, be given a fair hearing. Thus, despite the fact that contemplating it makes me feel like Dick Cheney, we will return to this fissile topic anon.
On this 35th anniversary of Earth Day, environmentalists gathered at the University of Alaska library to discuss the world’s energy future. Meanwhile pressure builds to drill oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
In a long interview, Canadian environmentalist David Suzuki talks about Peak Oil.
A more obvious example of the Quicksand Effect is the present method of garnering oil by force of arms. This policy burns huge amounts of precious oil, sinking us deeper and ever more rapidly. Why is the US behaving like a dinosaur stuck in a tar pit? The harder we try, the more we sink. The faster we run, the more distant our goal
A goal of mine has been to contact individuals in
various positions that may have first hand information that may shed more light on the energy situation. Today was one of those days. I had an interesting discussion with a senior level executive of one of this country’s reputable energy firms.
Saudi Arabia failed to provide the United States with any new promises or assurances over oil supplies ahead of a key meeting between Crown Prince Abdullah and George W. Bush at the president’s ranch in Crawford, Texas on Monday.
UK oil depletion awareness organisation PowerSwitch.org.uk officially launches free forum for people concerned about the imminent peak in global oil production and the consequences for the UK to meet, talk and work locally to raise awareness.
Oil production could peak next year, reports John Vidal. Just kiss your lifestyle goodbye. [Long serious piece in a major UK newspaper, featuring Collin Campbell, Chris Skrebowski, etc.]
