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Peak Oil News Tuesday February 19th 2008



LETTER: Hubbert's second peak oil prediction is coming trueLETTER: Hubbert's second peak oil prediction is coming true
(MLive.com: Mon, 18 Feb) Regarding last week's peak oil stories, gas prices will rise again in 2008. Winter prices are normally the lowest of the year. In 2007, the lowest average U.S. price of gasoline was $2.14 per gallon (in January).


LETTER: Theories may confront non-existing problemLETTER: Theories may confront non-existing problem
(MLive.com: Mon, 18 Feb) Yet once more we are treated to a wide smorgasbord of far-reaching theories of sustainability, peak oil, and, of course, we must not forget global warming.


Critic: Facts bury theory on Peak OilCritic: Facts bury theory on Peak Oil
(Denver Post: Thu, 14 Feb) IHS Inc., owner of Cambridge Energy Research Associates, said those who espouse the theory that the world's oil production has already peaked lack evidence to support their claims.


Understanding peak oilUnderstanding peak oil
(MLive.com: Mon, 11 Feb) In 2008, Local Future-sponsored lectures and films will focus on peak oil. The theory of peak oil, also known as "Hubbert's Peak," is named after the late M. King Hubbert.



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News and Features for Wasilla, AlaskaNews and Features for Wasilla, Alaska
(Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman: Mon, 18 Feb) Longtime Houston resident George Eric “Rick” Ventgen, 61, died from a heart attack Feb. 8, 2008, at work in Prudhoe Bay. A memorial service was held Feb. 16 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Big Lake with a reception following.


Elections & VotingElections & Voting
(Online Journal: Fri, 15 Feb) He's young. He's black. And he's a great stump speaker. But if Barack Obama has you convinced that he represents change, he's pulled the wool over your eyes.


Films series features movies that focus on important issuesFilms series features movies that focus on important issues
(The Warren Reporter: Fri, 15 Feb) BLAIRSTOWN -- Genesis Farm will be hosting a monthly Wednesday night film series beginning in February. The center wants to provide perspectives on the important themes of healthy food, shelter, energy, community and the fulfillment desired by all life, everywhere.


Community colleges punting on auto useCommunity colleges punting on auto use
(The Sacramento Bee: Thu, 14 Feb) Built in 1955 in the middle of farms and ranches, American River College was designed as a commuter- and auto-oriented campus.


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