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Yes, there are threats facing the planet. But we know that there is one measure that will not make the world safer: moaning that we're doomed
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| | careyking.com

[AI summary] The blog post discusses the limitations of the current economic system, emphasizing the constraints imposed by finite natural resources, environmental issues, and social equity. It highlights the importance of transitioning to renewable energy sources and the challenges of achieving sustainable growth. The post also touches on the Dakota Access pipeline controversy, illustrating the conflict between economic power and environmental concerns. Additionally, it critiques the concept of 'peak oil demand' and argues that it is closely tied to resource constraints rather than efficiency alone. The author calls for a more comprehensive approach to energy transition, focusing on efficiency and renewable technologies rather than relying on biofuels and h...
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| | consciousnessofsheep.co.uk

Without oil the western economies couldn't have condensed 150 years of economic growth into just two decades. Indeed, without the exponential growth in oil production such spectacular growth could never occur again.
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| | ourfiniteworld.com

This is Chapter 1 of a Peak Oil Booklet I am working on, with the assistance of folks from TheOilDrum.com. Chapter 1: What Is Peak Oil? In this chapter, we discuss some of the basic issues relating to peak oil and the expected worldwide decline in oil production. 1. What is peak oil? "Peak oil"...
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