Bad news and good: the cavalry ain't coming - but this is not a job for the cavalry.
Richard Heinberg's been putting this stuff out for a very long time. I know this in more detail than most because I ran his web site for a few years. Sad to say, while his message is updated, it's not that different from what he was saying ten years and more ago. Scientists have known for a lot longer that we are heading for a fuel crisis that is threatening the foundation of most developed economies and cultures as well as the viability of our planet as we know it. But, what do scientists know? Just find one doubter with a degree in something and we can dismiss the seriousness of the situation and continue heading in the same direction.
Solutions are around but, for now, here's a little tool that may help us face the facts. Gotta do that first. My names Jeffrey and I'm a fossil-fuel-aholic. A 12-step process for governments? Maybe. My country's Canada and it's a fossil-fuel-aholic.
J:
I like the presentation, precise and accurate. As to giving up fossil fuels, even if we cut consumption in half, a lot will be slowed down. As to complete replacement of carbon based fuels, not the time or political will. I think we are in for a major "readjustment"
Dave.
Posted by: Dave | Friday, December 03, 2010 at 10:35 AM