Re:Amtrak's 2035 map has people talking about the future of ...
by philwelch on Sunday April 25, 2021 @05:41PM
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Peak oil is “a largely forgotten issue” because it was a largely overblown issue to begin with. Fracking relieved the immediate supply pressure while reductions in demand will help matters even more.
Re:Amtrak's 2035 map has people talking about the future of ...
by jandrewrogers on Sunday April 25, 2021 @06:09PM
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Fuel shortages are unlikely to be a serious risk for centuries. Hydrocarbon reserves are measured in the trillions of barrels (in the US alone) and the different types are largely fungible at <$100 barrel inasmuch as you can convert them all into fuel.
We may greatly reduce hydrocarbon fuel usage but it won't be because we ran out in my lifetime.
Also peak oil, a largely forgotten issue. As fuels get more expensive, more efficient modes of travel will become cheaper relative to air.