Just curious as to what others think about Hubberts theory on peak oil production, and the feasability of alternative energy sources. Will there be a triumph of human ingenuity or are we doomed due to the excessive consumption of modern life?
2007-05-25
15:44:52
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TALLcoolone
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➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
I'm familiar with the economics of alternative energy vs. hydrocarbons, however there is also the issue of the efficiencies of the alternatives as well as the distribution and infrastructure requirements of these alternatives. To add to this debate check the links below:
http://dieoff.org/page125.htm
http://www.peakoil.com/
http://www.hubbertpeak.com/
I personally want to believe in human ingenuity, however when sifting through the data and information we have available, even the most optomistic of us has to admit that the task is and will be quite daunting . . .
2007-05-26
03:53:56 ·
update #1