Monthly Archives: August 2012

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

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Gail Tverberg

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 Gail Tverberg

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 Gail Tverberg

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 Gail Tverberg

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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