Norway Idea to Exit Oil Stocks Is ‘Shot Heard Around the World’

Re:Norway Idea to Exit Oil Stocks Is ‘Shot Heard Around the ... by grogenaut on Sunday November 19, 2017 @08:43PM (#15737172)

Oil isn't just about fuel. What's that computer or phone you typed this on made out of? Generally not wood, clay or pure steel.

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Re:Norway Idea to Exit Oil Stocks Is ‘Shot Heard Around the ... by Neeek on Sunday November 19, 2017 @09:16PM (#15737301)

Aren't all of those things only a tiny fraction of our oil usage though? The entire global plastic industry accounts for < 5% of the oil we dig up IIRC. The vast majority is turned in to fuel.

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Re:Norway Idea to Exit Oil Stocks Is ‘Shot Heard Around the ... by grogenaut on Monday November 20, 2017 @01:07AM (#15738120)

Likely true. However that will need to last us a long time. 5% of oil is still a very large industry.

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Re:Norway Idea to Exit Oil Stocks Is ‘Shot Heard Around the ... by carlmr on Monday November 20, 2017 @12:10PM (#15741401)

We could still make Polyethylene from renewable ethanol. However oil is more flexible, and if we do run out it's shit.

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Re:Norway Idea to Exit Oil Stocks Is ‘Shot Heard Around the ... by gozur88 on Monday November 20, 2017 @03:22PM (#15742883)

We make renewable ethanol from agricultural products entirely dependent on fossil fuels.

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