The end of the oil era has been predicted for some time, and with a barrel of oil now costing more than $70 (as of 20 April, 2006), the crunch appears to be here. The issue seems to be when the crisis will occur, not if the crisis will occur. Consider this quote from www.lifeaftertheoilcrash.net
"Civilization as we know it is coming to an end soon. This is not the wacky proclamation of a doomsday cult, apocalypse bible prophecy sect, or conspiracy theory society. Rather, it is the scientific conclusion of the best paid, most widely-respected geologists, physicists, and investment bankers in the world. These are rational, professional, conservative individuals who are absolutely terrified by a phenomenon known as global 'Peak Oil.'"
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