[Culturechat] Jim Kunstler's Thoughts, upon returning from Europe

Fri, 17 Dec 2004 16:17:58 EST

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In a message dated 12/17/04 10:32:44 AM, rwm1029@chartertn.net writes:

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J. Brown

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In a message dated 12/17/04 10:32:44 AM, rwm1029@chartertn.net writes:<BR>
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Once we are past Peak Oil, the supply of net energy will decline until the r=
ate of growth of alternative energy is equal to the rate of decline of conve=
ntional energy.&nbsp;  A corollary to that is that there is no combination o=
f alternative energy sources that will allow us to power what we are current=
ly powering.&nbsp;  So, whether we like the SUV suburban lifestyle or not, w=
e are going to have to change our lifestyles.&nbsp;  <BR>
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