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Renewables – Good for some things; not so good for others

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Gail Tverberg

Based on the sound of the name renewable, a person might think that using only “renewable” energy is ideal–something we should all strive to use exclusively. But there are lots of energy sources that might be called “renewable,” and lots … Continue reading →

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The Myth that the US will Soon Become an Oil Exporter

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Gail Tverberg

Countries trade crude oil and oil products back and forth. When all of these transactions are netted out, is the US close to becoming a “net” oil exporter? With the recent increase in oil production (perhaps even exceeding that of … Continue reading →

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Two Energy Books of Interest

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Gail Tverberg

Today, I’d like to write about two fairly different books related to limited energy supply. Both are excellent, but intended for fairly different audiences, and focusing on different aspects of our dilemma. 1. “Power Plays: Energy Options in the Age … Continue reading →

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