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If… The Oil Runs Out

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

BBC Two aired a programme late Tuesday (30/05/06) night considering a “what if the oil runs out” scenario, despite the title I don’t recall the word ‘if’ being used much. Whilst disappointingly not mentioning peak oil by name the subject was addressed reasonably well. Part documentary, part drama it took place in the […]

Review: The Truth about Oil and the Looming World Energy Crisis, Colin Campbell

Friday, June 3rd, 2005

After hearing about Colin Campbell’s most recent publication in the July ’04 ASPO newsletter I had to order myself a copy.
I obtained my copy direct from Eagle Office, they didn’t have the facility to take credit card payment on-line but phoning the number on the website was quick and easy, I spoke to Gemma […]

Book Review: Powerdown, Richard Heinberg

Monday, May 30th, 2005

I read Powerdown shortly after The Party’s Over, Heinberg’s earlier book on the subject of hydrocarbon depletion. The two books are very closely related with Powerdown containing many references to the other. For this reason I would not recommend Powerdown to anyone who hasn’t already read The Party’s Over or already has a […]

Book Review: Hubbert’s Peak, Kenneth Deffeyes

Monday, May 30th, 2005

This was the first Peak Oil book I read. I am a trained scientist and work in electrical engineering. Facts and logical arguments are vital for me to accept a theory. Whilst I have been aware ever since I can remember that oil is a finite resource and likely to become less plentiful in the […]