how can humanity best cope with increasing oil scarcity? (Part 2)
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Given its finite nature, oil has rapidly become a vital strategic resource. Wars have already been fought over it and we are likely to see more as the years pass. Conflict over dwindling oil supplies can, however, be averted through closer international cooperation. In this two-part series, Professor Heinberg proposes the creation of an Oil Depletion Protocol. The Protocol would ensure a controlled reduction in global oil supply and consumption. This would reduce the likelihood of conflict and help stabilize oil prices as the global economy transitions to cleaner energy inputs. The Protocol would also ameliorate the rapid onset of climate change.
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Filmed: San Francisco, USA on 19 October 2005
Credits: Interviewer - Marcus Morrell Camera and Editor - Marcus Morrell
Copyright © 2005 Big Picture TV
About Richard Heinberg
Richard Heinberg is a professor, journalist, author and lecturer. Heinberg is a core faculty member of New College of California, where he teaches courses on ‘Energy and Society,’ and ‘Culture, Ecology and Sustainable Community.’ His books include “The Oil Depletion Protocol” (2006), “Peak Everything”(2007), “Blackout”(2009).
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