Category Archives: Advice

Coping with Deflation

Posted on March 19, 2014 by energyskeptic

2008 Yesterday we talked about why we are facing deflation and today I wanted to review and explain the suggestions we have made previously for dealing with a deflationary scenario. In short, this is the list we have run periodically … Continue reading →

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Gail Tverberg advice on what to do

Posted on February 17, 2014 by energyskeptic

Below are 2 columns of advice from Gail Tverberg. Feb 17, 2014. Reaching Limits to Growth: What Should our Response Be? Oil limits seem to be pushing us toward a permanent downturn, including a crash in credit availability, loss of … Continue reading →

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Treasury Bills

Posted on February 7, 2014 by energyskeptic

Short-term treasury bills are the safest place to put money now. See my book review of “The Ultimate Depression Survival Guide. How to Protect Your Savings, Boost Your Income, and Grow Wealthy Even in the Worst of Times” by Martin … Continue reading →

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Richard Heinberg and Post Carbon

Posted on December 13, 2013 by energyskeptic

December 2013 During the past decade Post Carbon Institute’s influence has grown markedly, thanks in no small part to all our supporters and allies. And we’re proud of the impressive list of accomplishments we’ve racked up (see this) in that … Continue reading →

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Aaron Lehmer-Chang in Earth Island Journal

Posted on December 3, 2013 by energyskeptic

Environmental groups, pundits, politicians, and the average citizen think alternative energy is a solution to climate change and the energy crisis. It took me years to figure out why this wasn’t true. I can speed your learning curve up — … Continue reading →

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Survival: stay out of institutions

Posted on July 17, 2013 by energyskeptic

I’ve always been amazed at how many people are not in the labor force and that the taxes on those who work can support everyone else. Including those who are institutionalized. On the other hand, I ran across a survivalist … Continue reading →

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Survival: avoid disease and disability

Posted on July 15, 2013 by energyskeptic

If you want to have a shot at making it through the worst of the collapse stay healthy and avoid accidents. Medicine will be less available as the depression grows worse and businesses fail. Below are some statistics about various … Continue reading →

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Summary of Hirsch & Bezdek 2005 DOE Peak Oil study

Posted on August 27, 2012 by energyskeptic

A summary of: Hirsch, R. L., et al. February 2005. Peaking of World Oil Production: Impacts, mitigation, & risk management. Department of Energy. The peaking of world oil production presents the U.S. and the world with an unprecedented risk management problem. … Continue reading →

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Rich nations grabbing land from poor nations

Posted on July 31, 2012 by energyskeptic

[ There are so many nations grabbing land from other nations that I gave up trying to summarize this excellent book and just used a few paragraphs from NewScientist. Having to import food is a clear sign of being over … Continue reading →

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Tad Patzek: Face Reality & Educate Yourself

Posted on July 9, 2012 by energyskeptic

9 July 2012. What to do? ASPO-USA. When I share with people my assessments of where the Earthlings are stumbling rather blindly, my listeners often say: “Oh, you are such a pessimist! What would you do differently?” My short answer … Continue reading →