Monthly Archives: August 2012

The Long-Term Tie Between Energy Supply, Population, and the Economy

Posted on August 29, 2012 by

The tie between energy supply, population, and the economy goes back to the hunter-gatherer period. Hunter-gatherers managed to multiply their population at least 4-fold, and perhaps by as much as 25-fold, by using energy techniques which allowed them to expand … Continue reading →

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Humans Seem to Need External Energy

Posted on August 17, 2012 by

Strange as it may seem, humans seem to have evolved in a way that we have a need for external energy, such as energy from burning wood or fossil fuels. While the evidence is not 100% certain, it appears that … Continue reading →

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A Few Insights Regarding Today’s Nuclear Situation

Posted on August 14, 2012 by

The issue of nuclear electricity is a complex one. In this post, I offer a few insights into the nuclear electric situation based on recent reports and statistical data. Nuclear Electric Production Is Already Declining According to BP’s Statistical Review … Continue reading →

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Reaching financial limits–What kinds of solutions are available?

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

We live in a finite world. At this point, we seem to be reaching limits in several different areas: Cheap oil. Our economy runs on cheap oil, but there is a limit to the amount of cheap oil that can … Continue reading →

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