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April 4, 2012

The Cost of Blunting Peak Oil

Mark Halper, SmartPlanet


Nobel Intent

The notion of “peak oil” says that the world’s rate of oil production will hit a permanent decline, if it hasn’t already. It’s one compelling reason why we’re supposed to pursue alternative fuel sources, especially for transportation, where oil rules. . .

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