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What Is Peak Oil?
Charles Morand Peak Oil is a term that has become common currency in energy debates in last three years, due in large part to the spectacular rise in the price of crude between 2005 and the end of 2008. But what does Peak Oil actually mean and, more importantly, what do I mean when I use ...
Peak Oil Not a Problem According to NY Times; Scientific American
theoildrum.com — Recently, we have had two new articles aiming to put to rest people's fears about peak oil.... One is from the New York Times: Oil Industry Sets a Brisk Pace of New Discoveries It talks about the many discoveries this year, and how, if they continue ... (more) Peak Oil Not a Problem According to NY Times; Scientific ...
Peak Oil: The End Of the Oil Age is Near, Deutsche Bank Says
blogs.wsj.com — Here's an intriguing thought: Global oil supplies are indeed set to peak within a few years, and... no, that is not bullish for oil. Quite the contrary—it will spell the end of the “oil age.” That's the take from Deutsche Bank's new report, “The Peak Oil ... (more) Peak Oil: The End Of the Oil Age is Near, Deutsche Bank Says
The Peak Oil Crisis: $75 a Barrel
fcnp.com — Last week Saudi oil minister Ali al-Naimi revealed the secret for economic recovery, everlasting happiness and you-name-it.... The secret -- keep oil prices at $75 a barrel -- turned out to be so simple it is surprising we didn't think of it ourselves. (more) The Peak Oil Crisis: $75 a Barrel
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What we are running out of is oil we can afford to burn.
Peak Energy — Nice quote from Jeff Rubin - "What we are running out of is oil we can afford to burn" (via Alt Energy Stocks). ...

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