A growing consensus of energy analysts, petroleum geologists and business leaders see the present tightness in world oil markets, combined with the dramatic rise in demand for non-conventional oils (such as those found in the Canadian tar sands) and alternative fuels (bio-fuels such as cellulosic ethanol) as signs that world demand for oil is beginning to hit the production “ceiling”, or the “peak”. In addition, further signs of world peak include the world’s second and third largest conventional oil fields themselves peaking within the past three months (Burgan in Kuwait and Cantarell in Mexico). For further information:
'Peak oil' enters mainstream debate
Peak Oil is Now Official
What markets are telling us about future energy prices
How best do we transition our society away from dependence on petroleum? This is the trillion dollar question for the 21st century … Do we move to a mix of alternative fuels for transportation, nuclear power for electricity, genetically modified crops for agriculture? Do we reject big energy and agribusiness in favour of more local, renewable forms of energy and agriculture, and more rail-based transportation? Let the debate begin…
USA Today
Future Crisis Energy-News
Oil Scenarios
There are many reasons to be skeptical that international organizations, governments and big business may not manage the looming peak oil crisis effectively in the years to come.
Oil Scenarios
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Oil Awareness Meetups
Peak Oil will affect the availability and price of transportation fuels, home heating fuels, and most importantly food. There are events and activities happening in YOUR town or city to prepare for these impacts. Get involved!
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