Peak oil and politicians

I asked Lisa Wright why Rep. Bartlett’s office thinks the peak oil issue has gotten so little traction in the media and with politicians. “Hard truths are hard to talk about as well as hard to absorb,” she said. But, she added, “It’s a chicken and egg conundrum. To the extent that voters become informed and aware through media, you’ll find that candidates will follow.”

Peak oil – May 16

Heinberg: Oil and politics
National Geographic: World oil demand surging as supplies approach limits
19th century whaling as a model for oil depletion
More geological analysis of potential Saudi depletion
Homer-Dixon on PO and climate