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Hubbert's Peak

2008-09-29 Science
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Release : 2008-09-29
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Book Synopsis Hubbert's Peak by : Kenneth S. Deffeyes

Download or read book Hubbert's Peak written by Kenneth S. Deffeyes. This book was released on 2008-09-29. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2001, Kenneth Deffeyes made a grim prediction: world oil production would reach a peak within the next decade--and there was nothing anyone could do to stop it. Deffeyes's claim echoed the work of geophysicist M. King Hubbert, who in 1956 predicted that U.S. oil production would reach its highest level in the early 1970s. Though roundly criticized by oil experts and economists, Hubbert's prediction came true in 1970. In this updated edition of Hubbert's Peak, Deffeyes explains the crisis that few now deny we are headed toward. Using geology and economics, he shows how everything from the rising price of groceries to the subprime mortgage crisis has been exacerbated by the shrinking supply--and growing price--of oil. Although there is no easy solution to these problems, Deffeyes argues that the first step is understanding the trouble that we are in.

Beyond Oil

2005-03-15 Science
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Release : 2005-03-15
Genre : Science
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Book Rating : 563/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Beyond Oil by : Kenneth S. Deffeyes

Download or read book Beyond Oil written by Kenneth S. Deffeyes. This book was released on 2005-03-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With world oil production about to peak and inexorably head toward steep decline, what fuels are available to meet rising global energy demands? That question, once thought to address a fairly remote contingency, has become ever more urgent, as a spate of books has drawn increased public attention to the imminent exhaustion of the economically vital world oil reserves. Deffeyes, a geologist who was among the first to warn of the coming oil crisis, now takes the next logical step and turns his attention to the earth's supply of potential replacement fuels. In Beyond Oil, he traces out their likely production futures, with special reference to that of oil, utilizing the same analytic tools developed by his former colleague, the pioneering petroleum-supply authority M. King Hubbert. The book includes chapters on natural gas, coal, tar sands and heavy oils, oil shale, uranium, and (although not strictly an energy resource itself) hydrogen. A concluding chapter on the overall energy picture covers the likely mix of energy sources the world can rely on for the near-term future, and the special roles that will need to be played by conservation, high-mileage diesel automobiles, nuclear power plants, and wind-generated electricity. An acknowledged expert in the field, Deffeyes brings a deeply informed, yet optimistic approach to bear on the growing debate. His main concern is not our long-term adaptation to a world beyond oil but our immediate future: "Through our inattention, we have wasted the years that we might have used to prepare for lessened oil supplies. The next ten years are critical."

Hubbert's Peak

2009 Nature
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Release : 2009
Genre : Nature
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Book Rating : 193/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Hubbert's Peak by : Kenneth S. Deffeyes

Download or read book Hubbert's Peak written by Kenneth S. Deffeyes. This book was released on 2009. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In 2001, Kenneth Deffeyes made a grim prediction: oil production would reach a peak within the next decade - and there was nothing anyone could do to stop it." "In this updated edition of Hubbert's Peak, Deffeves explains the crisis that few now deny we are headed toward. Using geology and economics, he shows how everything from the rising price of groceries to the subprime mortgage crisis has been exacerbated by the shrinking supply - and growing price - of oil. Although there is no easy solution to these problems, Deffeves argues that the first step is understanding the trouble that we are in."--BOOK JACKET.

Hubbert's Peak

2009-05-23 Fiction
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Release : 2009-05-23
Genre : Fiction
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Book Rating : 628/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Hubbert's Peak by : J. J. Ritonya

Download or read book Hubbert's Peak written by J. J. Ritonya. This book was released on 2009-05-23. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Campbell has lived three lives. His first life occurred when things were "normal". Gas was abundant in the United States and the American Way of Life was intact. His second life was during the Oil Wars. James joined the local army in hopes of providing safety and shelter for his family. His third life occurs in the aftermath. Oil and civilization are things of the past. In a journey across a desolate and dangerous wasteland, James discovers something he thought he had lost forever. Hope.

Beyond Oil

2006-06-13 Science
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Release : 2006-06-13
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Book Synopsis Beyond Oil by : Kenneth S. Deffeyes

Download or read book Beyond Oil written by Kenneth S. Deffeyes. This book was released on 2006-06-13. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book explains both why the decline of our most precious fuel is inevitable and how challenging it will be to cope with what comes next."—Richard E. Smalley, University Professor, Rice University, and 1996 Nobel laureate With world oil production about to peak and inexorably head toward steep decline, what fuels are available to meet rising global energy demands? That question, once thought to address a fairly remote contingency, has become ever more urgent, as a spate of books has drawn increased public attention to the imminent exhaustion of the economically vital world oil reserves. Kenneth S. Deffeyes, a geologist who was among the first to warn of the coming oil crisis, now takes the next logical step and turns his attention to the earth's supply of potential replacement fuels. In Beyond Oil, he traces out their likely production futures, with special reference to that of oil, utilizing the same analytic tools developed by his former colleague, the pioneering petroleum-supply authority M. King Hubbert. "The bad news in this book is made bearable by the author's witty, conversational writing style. If my college econ textbooks had been written this way, I might have learned economics." —Rupert Cutler, The Roanoke Times

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