Author Archives: energyskeptic

Bunker Fuel supplies declining

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

I had always assumed large container ships would be the last to go in the oil age since hauling cargo in them is more efficient than even trains, but it looks like that isn’t as true any more. Ships use … Continue reading →

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2001 James A Baker III Institute & Council on Foreign Relations Action Plan

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

Our government has known for a long time that an energy crisis was approaching. Action Plan 2001 Strategic Energy Policy Challenges for the 21st Century Report of an Independent Task Force Sponsored by the James A. Baker III Institute for … Continue reading →

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Invasive species unchecked by climate

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

Philip Hulme of the Bio-Protection Research Centre, Lincoln University, New Zealand writes in the 3 Feb 2012 issue of Science: Climate change is likely to devastate native species and biodiversity. But ironically, invasive alien species — which are a threat … Continue reading →

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$150 oil: Instability, terrorism and economic disruption. U.S. Senate hearing 2009

Posted on March 4, 2012 by

Senate 111-105. July 16, 2009. $150 oil: Instability, terrorism and economic disruption. U.S. Senate hearing. 42 pages. Excerpts: Senator Richard G. Lugar, Indiana.  Energy security is a critical factor affecting nearly all of today’s foreign policy challenges. The American public … Continue reading →

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Water Infrastructure Falling Apart Nation-wide

Posted on March 4, 2012 by

Water statistics: 2.5% of all water is fresh (drinkable), 69% of fresh water is locked up in glaciers and ice caps, in the USA 37% (of 127 trillion gallons) is used for irrigation, 1,847 gallons to produce 1 lb beef, … Continue reading →

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Colder winters

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Brahic, C. 7 Feb 2012. Melting Sea Ice could trigger colder winters.  Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Cold winters in Europe and North America may be due to declining sea ice, which warms the arctic air blowing cold … Continue reading →

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World oil supply debate between former Shell Oil president and Professor Patzek

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

This is a paraphrase of some of what was said.  Basically Hofmeister is drill baby drill, Patzek advises taking action in your own life to live more simply, because that’s how it will be in the future regardless — investing … Continue reading →

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Wildfire

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

Evans, E. July 26, 2016. Fire seasons are becoming hotter, drier and longer. Los Angeles Times. Over 29,000 wildfires have scorched more than 2.6 million acres of land already this year. Last year’s fire season was the most severe on … Continue reading →

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Extinction can happen over hundreds of thousands of years

Posted on February 4, 2012 by

Also see this warning from phys.org: 2010-6-23. Lin Edwards. Humans will be extinct in 100 years says eminent scientist. ScienceDaily (Feb. 3, 2012) — A painstakingly detailed investigation shows that mass extinctions need not be sudden events. The deadliest mass … Continue reading →

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Middle East, the beginning of the end

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

With not only roughly two-thirds of the world’s remaining oil, but also the easiest and cheapest to get at, with the highest EROEI, any major disruption instantly throws the world into hard times and a die-off if nations don’t share … Continue reading →

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