17,070 days to go (or less)

That’s how long we have before the oil spigot runs dry on our current reserves. That’s 46 years… 2051. I will be 73. My child will be in the prime of her life… 47. This is based on numbers in this factbook which compiled estimates from a number of different studies conducted by various groups …

Peak Oil in Alaska

Updated Twice If you want evidence that we are reaching Peak Oil* you need only look at Alaska. Alaska has traditionally provided about 20% of the United States need for oil. This figure has been in steady decline over the past few decades as Alaskan oil was allowed to be sold globally, and US demand …

News from the UN and Iraq

There are a number of interesting initiatives and happenings coming out of the UN in the past couple days re. Iraq. Here’s a sampling from the official UN News Centre.. Yesterday, the Iraqi Prime Minister asked for and received the unanimous consent of the UNSC to extend the mandate of the Multinational forces inside Iraq …