US report acknowledges peak-oil threat

[cthrumatrix]

US report acknowledges peak-oil threat
By Adam Porter in Perpignan, France

Wednesday 09 March 2005, 18:23 Makka Time, 15:23 GMT


Some say global oil production has passed its peak point

It has long been denied that the US government bases any policy around the idea that global oil production may be in terminal decline.


But a new US government-sponsored report, obtained by Aljazeera.net, does exactly that.

Authored by Robert L. Hirsch, Roger Bezdek and Robert Wendling and entitled the Peaking of World Oil production: Impacts, Mitigation, & Risk Management, the report is an assessment requested by the US Department of Energy (DoE), National Energy Technology Laboratory.

It was prepared by Hirsch, who is a senior energy programme adviser at the private scientific and military company, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC).

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http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/5EF86883-8CDB-49B5-9A07-5759205A9DBE.htm

[phantom power]

1. Like my daddy used to say, "that's not a threat, it's a promise."

[BlueEyedSon]

2. We acknowleged it the day we invaded Iraq. nt

[rkc3]

3. And we'll confirm it when we invade Iran. nt

[IndianaGreen]

9. And we will re-confirm it when we invade Venezuela

The Holy American Empire cannot be denied its GAWD-given right to rape and pillage the world. Thank you Jay-Zeus!

:puke:

[mhr]

4. And As We Now Can See The Rest Of The World Is Paying Attention

Bush does not have enough troops to attack every oil producing nation.

But maybe he can convince his fundamentalist Christian supporters to volunteer for a new crusade - free of charge of course.

On second thought, best not give he and Rove any ideas.

[bahrbearian]

8. They should just call it a Crusade, then they could find the Troops

they'd need.

[cliss]

5. You can take that to the bank.

I've read that we would be passing the Peak Oil high point in 2005, and then start a rapid decline from then on.

Of course, it won't be a linear downturn, because as our Life Blood dries up, there will be forced conservation around the world. Let's face it: Europe is decades ahead of this. They've had lots of practice in conserving the Black Stuff, so they will have an easier time to adjust.

The US, on the other hand.......

For more info, see: http://www.fromthewilderness.com/

[maxsolomon]

6. the end times are upon us

should i bother replacing my CV joint or just junk it?

[bahrbearian]

10. Trade it in for an Escalade. enjoy it till the Rapture.

(sarcasm, thats how some view it though)

[Yavin4]

7. Nothing To See Here. Move Along. Get Back To The Malls and Shop! Shop!

Stay on script people. The economy is strong and gettin stronger.

The economy is strong and gettin stronger.
The economy is strong and gettin stronger.
The economy is strong and gettin stronger.
The economy is strong and gettin stronger.
The economy is strong and gettin stronger.
The economy is strong and gettin stronger.
The economy is strong and gettin stronger.
The economy is strong and gettin stronger.

[Moderator]

11. kick to combine

[robertpaulsen]

12. US report acknowledges peak-oil threat

US report acknowledges peak-oil threat
By Adam Porter in Perpignan, France

Wednesday 09 March 2005, 18:23 Makka Time, 15:23 GMT

It has long been denied that the US government bases any policy around the idea that global oil production may be in terminal decline.


But a new US government-sponsored report, obtained by Aljazeera.net, does exactly that.

Authored by Robert L. Hirsch, Roger Bezdek and Robert Wendling and entitled the Peaking of World Oil production: Impacts, Mitigation, & Risk Management, the report is an assessment requested by the US Department of Energy (DoE), National Energy Technology Laboratory.

It was prepared by Hirsch, who is a senior energy programme adviser at the private scientific and military company, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC).

more...

http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/5EF86883-8CDB-49B5-9A07-5759205A9DBE.htm

[hatrack]

13. Well, well well . . .

Isn't that special?

[PROGRESSIVE1]

14. .

[robertpaulsen]

15. Here's the pdf link to the full report.

Personally, I think it's too little, too late.

http://www.hilltoplancers.org/stories/hirsch0502.pdf

[robertpaulsen]

16. Kick

:kick:

[robertpaulsen]

17. Does anybody know what time it is? Does anybody really care?

http://www.fromthewilderness.com/free/ww3/031005_globalcorp.shtml#0