The end of the world as we know it

San Francisco will face spreading poverty, possible food shortages, skyrocketing costs and increased gentrification as the production of oil and natural gas declines in coming years, according to a report issued last week.

The report by the Peak Oil Preparedness Task Force had some grim predictions, but also said that if officials begin planning now, San Francisco will be alright.

The Board of Supervisors asked the seven-member group, made of up local citizens with varying backgrounds, to “assess the impact of declining supplies and rising prices of fossil fuels, create a plan to mitigate the ill effects, and recommend actions to the board.”

San Francisco Chronicle