Geography Is Petroleum: The Gooey Liquid That Makes The World Go Round
Geography Is Everything
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The Evolution of Oil Dependency and Transition to Alternatives
This chapter tracks the impact of an oil embargo on the automobile industry, leading to the discovery of a major oil reserve in Alaska and a move towards diversifying oil sources. It explores the concept of peak oil and how technological advancements have delayed the depletion of oil reserves, while discussing the impending shift towards peak oil demand and its consequences on oil-dependent nations and the global economy.
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