Tag Archives: Peak Oil Tasmania

A lesson from the Great Depression

Posted on 12 July 2011 by Peter Boyer

Franklin Roosevelt’s advice to his people to get together and start doing things is being applied by local governments in preparing for future oil scarcity [12 July 2011 | Peter Boyer] It’s hard to imagine a bleaker outlook than what … Continue reading →

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Energy anxiety is driving the global discord

Posted on 7 December 2010 by Peter Boyer

Anxiety about future energy security is a big factor in the inability of nations to reach agreement on carbon emissions. Peak oil will soon become a big headache for Tasmania. [7 December 2010 | Peter Boyer] The balmy seaside air … Continue reading →

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