Tag Archives: collapse

“World Scientists’ Warning to Humanity: A Second Notice”

Posted on November 24, 2017 by energyskeptic

Preface. I’m sure anyone reading this post knows it is too late to do anything but eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow … Although this warning was widely published, it was left out of over half of the top … Continue reading →

Posted in Biodiversity, Deforestation, Fisheries, Scientists Warnings to Humanity | Tagged biodiversity, collapse, deforestation, scientists warning to humanity | 2 Comments

Ugo Bardi predictions of the future from “Extracted”

Posted on November 1, 2017 by energyskeptic

Preface. This is just a small sampling of what Bardi thinks might happen post fossil fuels, mostly shortened and reworded. Here are 7 other posts from this great book: Mining: Waste, Pollution, Destruction Ugo Bardi predictions of the future Minerals … Continue reading →

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House hearing on Venezuela’s collapse March 2017

Posted on October 2, 2017 by energyskeptic

“The economy of Venezuela is largely based on the petroleum sector and manufacturing. Revenue from petroleum exports accounts for more than 50% of the country’s GDP and roughly 95% of total exports” (wiki). Preface. Venezuela supposedly has 18.2% of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Mass migrations, U.S. Congress Energy Dependence, Venezuela | Tagged collapse, house hearing, refugees, Venezuela | 4 Comments

House hearing: no solutions for North Korea in sight

Posted on September 17, 2017 by energyskeptic

[ This is a summary of the March 2017 house hearing titled “Pressuring North Korea–evaluating options”. First are some of the reasons why nothing is going to change –in my own wording–followed by congressional testimony. Then Chairman Yoho gives a … Continue reading →

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Summary of German Armed Forces Peak Oil Study

Posted on August 14, 2017 by energyskeptic

[This is a summary I first published in 2011. It’s important, so I’ve re-posted it today. According to Der Spiegel this study was leaked and not meant for publication. The document concludes that the public must be made aware of … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, GOVERNMENT, Government study predictions, Military, Over Oil, Peak Oil, Peak Resources, War, War Books | Tagged and Technologies, Armed Forces, Capabilities, collapse, fast crash, german peak oil, in the 21st Century Environmental Dimensions of Security, market crash, peak oil, war | 4 Comments

70 million people may need emergency food in 2017

Posted on July 28, 2017 by energyskeptic

Emergency food assistance needs unprecedented as Famine threatens four countries. January 25, 2017. Famine Early Warnings systems network (fews.net) The Famine Early Warning Systems Network is a leading provider of early warning and analysis on food insecurity. Created by USAID … Continue reading →

Posted in Peak Food | Tagged collapse, Famine | 6 Comments

Oil shortages and climate change may lead to refugee camps even in the U.S. and Europe

Posted on July 20, 2017 by energyskeptic

[ Will refugee camps be the cities of tomorrow in the U.S. and other developed nations? As oil shortages disrupt supply chains; food shortages grow larger every year from climate change, topsoil erosion, and shortages of natural-gas fertilizer; and rising … Continue reading →

Posted in Refugee Camps | Tagged climate change, collapse, refugee camps | 9 Comments

Why Civilizations Fail by William Ophuls

Posted on May 23, 2017 by energyskeptic

[ These are my notes from the book, not a proper book review, and since the notes are disjointed, you’d be wise to buy the book– it’s excellent! Plus then it’s on your shelf for future generations to understand what … Continue reading →

Posted in Collapse of Civilizations | Tagged civilization, collapse | 5 Comments

After collapse: plunder or feudalism?

Posted on March 7, 2017 by energyskeptic

IWW poster “Pyramid of Capitalist System” (c. 1911), depicting an anti-capitalist perspective on statist/capitalist social structures Preface. In this post an anonymous author looks at what will happen if society collapses and we have to suddenly go back to … Continue reading →

Posted in Peak Food | Tagged agriculture, billionaires, collapse, farming, feudalism, greenhouse | 6 Comments