Articles related to "Peak Oil"
An Introduction to Peak Oil Theory
Introduced by M. King Hubbert inN 1949, peak oil theory has many present supporters, from geologists to investment bankers.
peak oil introduction • peak oil theory • peak oil supporters • theory of m. king hubbert • global oil production
Introduced by M. King Hubbert inN 1949, peak oil theory has many present supporters, from geologists to investment bankers.
peak oil introduction • peak oil theory • peak oil supporters • theory of m. king hubbert • global oil production
The Consequences of Peak Oil
If we are approaching a future of increasing oil scarcity, the ramifications could be dire for both our standard of living and world stability as a whole.
peak oil theory • peak oil • oil decline • world oil decline • world oil prices
If we are approaching a future of increasing oil scarcity, the ramifications could be dire for both our standard of living and world stability as a whole.
peak oil theory • peak oil • oil decline • world oil decline • world oil prices
The Peak Oil Debate
Several organizations, researchers and analysts disagree with the idea that world oil production is approaching a terminal decline.
peak oil theory • peak oil dissent • peak oil debate • m. king hubbert • peak oil
Several organizations, researchers and analysts disagree with the idea that world oil production is approaching a terminal decline.
peak oil theory • peak oil dissent • peak oil debate • m. king hubbert • peak oil
A New Journey Begins
“Peak oil is a scam designed to create artificial scarcity
peak • oil • myth • new brunswick • ontario
“Peak oil is a scam designed to create artificial scarcity
peak • oil • myth • new brunswick • ontario
Baking Bread for a Peak Oil World
Baking bread at home helps balance energy returned on energy invested (ERoEI) and promotes a green diet for a peak oil world.
peak oil • baking bread • energy returned on energy invested • green diet • eroei
Baking bread at home helps balance energy returned on energy invested (ERoEI) and promotes a green diet for a peak oil world.
peak oil • baking bread • energy returned on energy invested • green diet • eroei
Car-lite Living and Peak Oil
Prosperity means learning to live with less fuel in the peak oil world. Car-lite Euro style helps balance the ratio of energy returned on energy invested (ERoEI)
peak oil • car-lite • energy returned on energy invested • euro style • eroei
Prosperity means learning to live with less fuel in the peak oil world. Car-lite Euro style helps balance the ratio of energy returned on energy invested (ERoEI)
peak oil • car-lite • energy returned on energy invested • euro style • eroei
Peak Oil and Home Energy Conservation
To gauge effective home energy conservation in the world of peak oil, consider the amount of energy returned on energy invested (ERoEI)
peak oil • home energy conservation • energy returned on energy invested • old-fashioned housework • eroei
To gauge effective home energy conservation in the world of peak oil, consider the amount of energy returned on energy invested (ERoEI)
peak oil • home energy conservation • energy returned on energy invested • old-fashioned housework • eroei
Peak Oil Primer
The systems that produce the world's food supply are heavily dependent on fossil fuels.
fossil • fuels • world • food • supply
The systems that produce the world's food supply are heavily dependent on fossil fuels.
fossil • fuels • world • food • supply
Taking Care of Mother Earth
This article describes ways teachers can increase the "Ecology Awareness" of students.
environment • conservation • peak oil production • ecology • earth day
This article describes ways teachers can increase the "Ecology Awareness" of students.
environment • conservation • peak oil production • ecology • earth day
The Origins of Petroleum
Did crude oil originate from inorganic constituents deep in the mantle of the earth? Or, was genesis from organic material lying at relatively lower depths.
origin of petroleum • abiotic infinite theory of oil • fossel fuel finite theory • peak oil hypothesis • hubbert's peak oil
Did crude oil originate from inorganic constituents deep in the mantle of the earth? Or, was genesis from organic material lying at relatively lower depths.
origin of petroleum • abiotic infinite theory of oil • fossel fuel finite theory • peak oil hypothesis • hubbert's peak oil
New Zealand Green Party Transport Policy
Greens say public transport, walking and cycling facilities need to get a greater share of public funding as the era of cheap oil comes to an end.
new zealand green party transport policy • dealing with climate change and peak oil • new zealand green party • green party policy • cheaper public transport
Greens say public transport, walking and cycling facilities need to get a greater share of public funding as the era of cheap oil comes to an end.
new zealand green party transport policy • dealing with climate change and peak oil • new zealand green party • green party policy • cheaper public transport
"Back to Basics" Teaches Old-Fashioned Skills
Increase self-sufficiency and learn to buy land, select an energy type, raise food, enjoy the harvest, practice new hand skills, and enjoy homemade fun and recreation.
back to basics book of traditional skills • learn old-fashioned skills • practical off-grid self-sufficient lifestyle tips • complete homestead ideas guide • peak oil simple living energy options
Increase self-sufficiency and learn to buy land, select an energy type, raise food, enjoy the harvest, practice new hand skills, and enjoy homemade fun and recreation.
back to basics book of traditional skills • learn old-fashioned skills • practical off-grid self-sufficient lifestyle tips • complete homestead ideas guide • peak oil simple living energy options
The End of Fossil Energy
A review of John G. Howe's book about peak oil and its implications for modern society
green living • sustainability • peak oil • alternative energy sources • renewable energy
A review of John G. Howe's book about peak oil and its implications for modern society
green living • sustainability • peak oil • alternative energy sources • renewable energy
Transition Towns Thrive Down Under
As the impact of climate change is felt in the South Pacific, local initiatives are underway to reduce carbon emissions and promote lifestyle change.
local initiatives to fight climate change • transition towns in new zealand and australia • consequences of peak oil • planning for sustainable living • world financial crisis and climate change
As the impact of climate change is felt in the South Pacific, local initiatives are underway to reduce carbon emissions and promote lifestyle change.
local initiatives to fight climate change • transition towns in new zealand and australia • consequences of peak oil • planning for sustainable living • world financial crisis and climate change
Transition Towns–Local Response to Global Issues
Cheap oil is running out and climate change means we need to reduce carbon emissions. These imperatives will mean great changes to society.
transition town • transition initiative • peak oil • climate change • contraction and convergence
Cheap oil is running out and climate change means we need to reduce carbon emissions. These imperatives will mean great changes to society.
transition town • transition initiative • peak oil • climate change • contraction and convergence
What and Who is Self-Sufficient?
What does it take to be "Self-Sufficient"? What needs to be done, to what degree, and involving whom? And how does self-sufficiency relate to self- sustainability?
self-sufficiency vs self-sustainability • reciprocal interdependent community • homesteading organic farm • living off the grid • survivalism
What does it take to be "Self-Sufficient"? What needs to be done, to what degree, and involving whom? And how does self-sufficiency relate to self- sustainability?
self-sufficiency vs self-sustainability • reciprocal interdependent community • homesteading organic farm • living off the grid • survivalism
A Crude Awakening: The Oil Crash
European journalists and filmmakers Basil Gelpke and Ray McCormack deliver a visually stunning view of the consequences of reaching Peak Oil.
crude • oil • energy • middle-east • peakoil
European journalists and filmmakers Basil Gelpke and Ray McCormack deliver a visually stunning view of the consequences of reaching Peak Oil.
crude • oil • energy • middle-east • peakoil
The World Is Overpopulated
One of the most influential science advisors to the U.S. government says the human population now exceeds the planet's carrying capacity.
overpopulation • world population growth • population control • limits of sustainability • dr. nina federoff
One of the most influential science advisors to the U.S. government says the human population now exceeds the planet's carrying capacity.
overpopulation • world population growth • population control • limits of sustainability • dr. nina federoff
Apocalyptic Visions of Future
Some people are looking forward to a massive economic collapse that they think will bring about an improved society.
collapsitarians • social disintegration • economic failure • james howard kunstler • apocalyptic visions
Some people are looking forward to a massive economic collapse that they think will bring about an improved society.
collapsitarians • social disintegration • economic failure • james howard kunstler • apocalyptic visions
Book Reviews
Read about books that cover green living, conservation, eco-friendly living and global warming
green living • books • book reviews • it's easy being green • omnivore's dilemma
Read about books that cover green living, conservation, eco-friendly living and global warming
green living • books • book reviews • it's easy being green • omnivore's dilemma
Cut Food Waste, Save Phosphorus
Vital for plant life and food production, phosphorus is non-renewable and rapidly running out. We need to save and reuse phosphorus stored in food to reduce demand.
peak phosphorus only 25 years away • phosphorus thrown away in food scraps • phosphorus stored in food • food scraps waste phosphorus • dana cordell’s research into peak phosphorus
Vital for plant life and food production, phosphorus is non-renewable and rapidly running out. We need to save and reuse phosphorus stored in food to reduce demand.
peak phosphorus only 25 years away • phosphorus thrown away in food scraps • phosphorus stored in food • food scraps waste phosphorus • dana cordell’s research into peak phosphorus
Five Arguments for Complementary Currencies
Local voucher or money schemes play a valuable role in supporting sustainable lifestyles, and are especially popular in times of recession. Here's why.
sustainable living and local currencies • community development and barter sytems • reducing carbon footprints through buying locally • local trading systems and employment • lets and time banks in new zealand
Local voucher or money schemes play a valuable role in supporting sustainable lifestyles, and are especially popular in times of recession. Here's why.
sustainable living and local currencies • community development and barter sytems • reducing carbon footprints through buying locally • local trading systems and employment • lets and time banks in new zealand
Top Urban Planning Issues
Energy price increases and environmental factors are forcing urban planners and civic administrators to reconsider the suburban paradigm of urban development.
liveable cities • rising price of oil • suburban paradigm • reduce transportation costs and travel times • vision for urban development
Energy price increases and environmental factors are forcing urban planners and civic administrators to reconsider the suburban paradigm of urban development.
liveable cities • rising price of oil • suburban paradigm • reduce transportation costs and travel times • vision for urban development
Totnes, Devon - Historic Town - Modern Outlook
Totnes has a well-preserved Elizabethan centre, overlooked by a Norman castle. It has a strong alternative and green community, pioneering many eco-initiatives.
totnes • devon sightseeing • devon tourist attractions • transitions town totnes • transition town
Totnes has a well-preserved Elizabethan centre, overlooked by a Norman castle. It has a strong alternative and green community, pioneering many eco-initiatives.
totnes • devon sightseeing • devon tourist attractions • transitions town totnes • transition town
What to Do If the Lights Go Out
With growing energy and oil prices, it's increasingly important to conserve electricity and save on your power bills; here are some tips to help.
conservation • energy • energy efficiency • insulation • recycling
With growing energy and oil prices, it's increasingly important to conserve electricity and save on your power bills; here are some tips to help.
conservation • energy • energy efficiency • insulation • recycling
Dye-Sensitized Solar Power
Dye-sensitized solar or Grätzel cells are an emerging source of inexpensive solar electricity.
dye-sensitized solar cells • gratzel cells • thin film solar • solar electricity panel • solar electric systems
Dye-sensitized solar or Grätzel cells are an emerging source of inexpensive solar electricity.
dye-sensitized solar cells • gratzel cells • thin film solar • solar electricity panel • solar electric systems
How odd, …or not: Engines with odd-numbered cylinder configurations
What is the advantage of even-numbered cylinder arrangements over one-, three-, or five-cylinder engines? Odd-numbered cylinder configurations are in the minority today. But that has not always been the case, and it appears the “odds” are making a comeback.
five-cylinder • three-cylinder • one-cylinder • odd-numbered cylinder • engine configuration
What is the advantage of even-numbered cylinder arrangements over one-, three-, or five-cylinder engines? Odd-numbered cylinder configurations are in the minority today. But that has not always been the case, and it appears the “odds” are making a comeback.
five-cylinder • three-cylinder • one-cylinder • odd-numbered cylinder • engine configuration
Sprawling from Grace - Driven to Madness
Global peak oil, rapid industrialization of emerging nations, and failing infrastructure have made understanding the flaw in suburbanization the United States imperative.
suburbs • automobile • oil • congestion • freeway
Global peak oil, rapid industrialization of emerging nations, and failing infrastructure have made understanding the flaw in suburbanization the United States imperative.
suburbs • automobile • oil • congestion • freeway
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