Category Archives: Peak Oil

Wind and solar are going exponential – so how are so many analysts getting it wrong?

Posted on 21 November, 2023 by Eclipse Now

The speed of change is astonishing. A few decades of German subsidies and then Chinese build outs finally brought the costs of solar and wind down cheap enough to do the job – a few years ago. Now they’re getting … Continue reading →

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Regeneration launch

Posted on 14 January, 2023 by Eclipse Now

One of the biggest environmental movements has combined a bunch of different perspectives into an overarching philosophy of Regeneration. Regeneration “puts life at the centre of every act and decision.” Please watch this 5 minute launch of one of the … Continue reading →

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UK petrol shortage reminds us of our addiction

Posted on 29 September, 2021 by Eclipse Now

A shortage of truck drivers, the pandemic, and then some good old panic buying have seen shortages. This time it isn’t toilet paper, but petrol and diesel. As the Associated Press reports: Long lines of vehicles formed at many gas … Continue reading →

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Trump, the gift that keeps on giving

Posted on 30 March, 2017 by Eclipse Now

“Trump stated that the US had 1.5 times the oil of all Opec countries combined. But at the end of 2014, the US had proven reserves of just under 40bn barrels, while Saudi Arabia alone had proven reserves of 268bn … Continue reading →

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Not good! Shale oil cheaper.

Posted on 21 March, 2016 by Eclipse Now

As Next Big Future states: Energy and economic experts had predicted that low oil prices would kill US Shale oil producers. There has been a hit to the Shale producers but they are getting more efficient and have lowered the … Continue reading →

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