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Peak Oil In Perspective
Sometimes, as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words.
I was recently at a scientific conference on the development of sustainable biofuels, this being my lab’s research focus. Much data was presented and much was said of substance. But the one slide I made sure to get a copy of was this one from Steve Mayfield at UCSD, conveying the history and availability of petroleum at current usage rates (more information here):
Have we really even begun to take this in yet?
5 Comments on "Peak Oil In Perspective"
Rick on Fri, 6th May 2011 5:20 am
Hmm, why 2500? Should more like 2050, at best, before it’s all gone.
Rick on Fri, 6th May 2011 5:22 am
Forgot. I wouldn’t count on this to save us – sustainable biofuels, please…
Rick on Fri, 6th May 2011 5:22 am
Hmm, why 2500? Should be more like 2050, at best, before it’s all gone.
Don S on Fri, 6th May 2011 7:36 am
I think it’s just for perspective.
Kenz300 on Sun, 8th May 2011 3:44 am
Second generation biofuels made from algae, cellulose and waste are now starting to ramp up production. The world produces a lot of waste every day. It is time to turn that trash into fuel and it will be none too soon. It may not be the only solution but it will help ease the pain.