Insight and inspiration in turbulent times.
A number of writings have recently appeared with the thesis that the announced plans of the Iranian government to institute a Tehran oil bourse, perhaps as early as this month, is the real hidden reason behind the evident march to war on Iran by the Anglo-American powers. F. William Engdahl differs.
“The days of inexpensive, convenient, abundant energy sources are quickly drawing to a close,” according to a recently released US Army strategic report. The report notes that a peak in global oil production looks likely to be imminent, with wide reaching implications for the US Army and society in general.
Exxon Mobil CEO calls for an end to ethanol subsidies /
U.S. royalty plan to give windfall to oil companies /
PNAC & rebuilding America’s defenses:
a biopsy on imperialism (the Persian Gulf) /
Vladimir Putin’s G8 vision /
Ukraine: Putin’s hard bargain could undermine democracy in Europe
Poor developing nations are to feed the voracious appetites of rich countries for biofuels instead of their own hungry masses, and suffer the devastation of their natural forests and biodiversity.
In a major London address, British Defense Secretary John Reid warned that global climate change and dwindling natural resources are combining to increase the likelihood of violent conflict over land, water and energy.
An overview of US and international energy policy, including the prospects for an economy based on renewable energy, the security problems likely to result from tightening oil supplies, and a possible basis for making the transition to alternatives.
We’re all in the same global boat – racing the rapids of capitalism, low on fuel and overheating. Colin Tudge assesses the doomsayers, Ecological Ethics, Half Gone, The Revenge of Gaia and State of the World 2006.
UN climate scientists issue dire warning /
Environment news for the truly obsessed /
Armed forces are put on standby to tackle threat of wars over water /
Learning from the ruins (Lester Brown) /
Montana climate panel to be named soon – “stunning response”
There may come a time when geologically driven oil shortages dry up liquidity in the oil markets and when politically driven resource competition creates shortages.
Is Beijing greedy for oil? /
Shell may soon be running on empty /
UK energy minister attacks 4×4 owners /
al-Qaida threatens to hit more Saudi sites /
Iraq: What civil war could look like
Environmentalist David Orr on peak oil, climate change and our response to them /
Heinberg and experts debate fall in oil production /
Beyond Peak Oil scenario competition /
Matt Simmons speech /
Author William Clark speaks on Washington-Teheran tensions
As Peak Oil begins to surface in common discourse, we will encounter more “experts” who will offer dubious solutions that may profit them in the short run yet make us all poorer.
