who believes in peak oil?
93927
It's really not a matter of whether you believe in peak oil or not. It is just a matter of fact that anytime you are using a natural resource at some point you will have used up half of all that is available. As to when that half way point will occur, we have to wait and see. As is usually the case, we will not know exactly when it has happened until we can look back at the historical data.
544630
The UN who says peace but it seems hey love war in countries rich with oil...If they end up their greediness for oil the world will be at peace,
1134938
Yes, though the definition of "we" is important here.  Oil, like any other resource, does not rightfully belong to a government.  Seeing how horrifically government wastes everything else, it's obvious that bureaucrats are the last people who ought to be in charge of a precious commodity.\nThe hysteria over "Big Oil" is a joke, albeit a dangerous one.  Get the government the feck out of businesses' business, and then we can talk realistically about energy options.\nhttp://www.perc.org/publications/articles/Crichtonspeech.php
103003
There will be other energies. Only way we will run out of them is if the powers that control them (Oil men in many countries) say to. "Fossil" fuels themselves may not even be quite what we think they are.
958215
I was mad when the liberals wanted to block drilling for oil in Alaska during the beginning of George W. Bush's presidency, and now look at our dilemna!  I am very environmentally conscious and bike and walk when I can but I believe extremes will get us nowhere.  We have to look after our pocketbooks AND the environment.  There is a middle ground.  Show me a preservationist who doesn't drive and I will listen to him!
342978
I'm quite impressed by all those quoting the Bible. I mean, really, without wanting to get into any religion-mocking. It actually is impressive as it is not the thinnest of books... \n\nAnyway, as for the question, no, I don't think that oil will be the reason for the world to end. More like a supernova that is our sun in a couple of millions of years.
193951
Oil officials 10, 20, 30, and 40 years ago said AT THAT TIME that we were going to use up what was known to be total global "proven oil reserves." We keep finding more total oil reserves every few years than was thought to exist worldwide a few years previous - kind of funny logic, isn't it? If we keep finding more oil that exceeded known reserves just a few years back, then what are we so concerned about? Interestingly enough, at the same time we keep finding more proven oil reserves, people keep screaming more and more that we are running out of oil - who is right? History says we can keep finding oil, so maybe there is a regenerative process unknown to the scientific community - they can't possibly know everything about everything. \n\nOnly one thing is certain in SCIENCE: it IS ALWAYS CHANGING. Geologists have been getting better year after year at locating oil reserves, and yet so little is known about oil reserves other than location. What is understood to be fact now will be ridiculed in the future by new theories - which have already happened. They thought we couldn't use most crude oil in the early 20th century because nobody knew about cracking or synthesis of crude products, so they just dumped unusable crude products that were not immediately usable as gasoline or diesel. We have come very far since that time in chemistry alone. \n\nIsn't it interesting that what is vaguely understood by a few scientists is continuously spouted as "truth" by those who know far less. SCIENTIFIC FACT IS CHANGEABLE, meaning it can be tested, and if a different result occurs, then the theory changes, resetting what is known as "fact." Oil may be replenishable, and may not necessarily only come from prehistoric plants and animals as current thought suggests. You raise an interesting argument about oil resources, and only the future will let us know for sure - but there will be a definitive answer. Now, who is ready for the truth?
34169
Energy> even though energy has had a big run already, it does not look like the middle east will calm down anytime soon. the government and citizens of america seem loathe to tackle the energy problem and i am afraid that oil prices will contine to rise, taking our economy down. \n\nbuy energy.
200432
I personally believe that oil is renewing itself daily at a rate equal to or greater than our current consumption rate; thus it'll last as long as there are plants and animals to die and decay.\n\nBear in mind, this is only my opinion.
1168910
There is definitely a crisis. Energy demand continues to rise much faster than supply can compensate and to top it all off we are quickly approaching the limit of all cheaply available petroleum.
648885
Yes, it is called the Hubbert Peak, named after a geologist named King Hubbert. He correctly predicted that US oil production would peak and decline beginning in 1970, and his prediction for "global peak" is before 2010.\n\n"Global peak" does not mean the oil runs out, it means that oil that is easily accessible runs out. From then on, the oil that does exist becomes more difficult to obtain, and therefore, more expensive. Oil prices are headed in one direction, so now is the time to buy Exxon stocks.\n\nHere's a good explanation of "Hubbert Peak" and articles about it:\nhttp://www.hubbertpeak.com/
1077912
There is plenty of oil for years to come.\n\nBut is your question about Canada predicated on the bizarre theory that we invaded Iraq for oil? That is so laughable that you need severe ridicule and degradation for being so gullible or delusional. I'm too tired right now.
171959
It's timely that you ask this question - I am currently reading the book, "The End of Oil," which addresses this very issue.  I've only just begun the book, but it looks like we have another 30 years before the oil supply will start seeing a sharp decrease.  The fall in the oil supply will coincide with an increase in demand for energy, which spells TROUBLE.  Hopefully within 30 years time our brilliant engineers and scientists will have come up with a solution to the volatile and dangerous nature of hydrogen...
1019925
Water as fuel is not reality. Neither is the belief we are fighting for oil.\n\nYou might as well believe in the tooth fairy and Easter bunny.
1146179
I would say yes, its very remotely possible.  If the world oil reserves somehow proved to be way, way smaller than anticipated, and we suddenly ran out of petroleum.  That would pretty much change our way of life, probably forever, as most other real energy sources that could keep industry up and running are a good number of years away from being realized.
1029305
It depends on who you ask.  In the United States it depends on whether you are a Republican or a democrat,  a neo-conservative or a liberal.  Both parties are irrelevant as this is a scientific question. \nIf you listen to UK based Colin Campbell, oil will peak around 2016.  Keep in mind that you must consider middle east oil producers, and countries outside of the middle east, which are expected to peak a lot sooner.  However, the US Geological Survey paints an extremely Rosy picture, with oil production most likely to peak around 2040.  I would say it has a built in optimism since it doesn't factor in geopolitical events.  It also depends on the amount of conservation and alternative energy sources being developed and utilized by the world.  This will also effect production.  You can find this data in the June 2004 issue of the National Geographic Magazine.  US president George Bush plans to stay in iraq until 2016.  Coincidence?
1170147
Maybe never.  Back in the 1970s, everyone thought alternative energy is going to go through the roof.  The oil prices fell...