9 Things That’ll Happen When We Run out of Oil

A Glimpse into a Post-Peak Oil World

Once again, oil prices have proved they will not drop quietly into the winter. This afternoon, I quickly glanced at the television to check up on oil prices. After all, yesterday they were hovering around $85 a barrel. For a minute, I thought this was a sign that prices would finally start heading lower. I was wrong.

…So in honor of oil prices reaching another record today, I’d like to give you a light-hearted glimpse into the world of peak oil….


10. Embattled Senator Larry Craig (R. Idaho) begins writing what will soon become the N.Y. Times best-selling book, Taking a ‘Wide Stance’ on Alternative Energy.

9. Bush is overheard saying, “Hmm…maybe this solar energy thing ain’t such a bad idea.”

8. NASCAR races are shortened to 3