>SNIP
>>>>>>There's something on the order of 1.7 trillion barrels worth of oil shale in the US. It can be profitably extracted when oil is above $70 a barrel and with the advancement of technology it is expected to reduce that margin to $30 a barrel within 10 years. That's an actual solution.
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>>>>>Not everyone thinks so - http://www.lifeaftertheoilcrash.net/Index.html
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>>>>The problem with the peak oil theory is it assumes we've already peaked.
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>>>Not at all - see the chart at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hirsch_report and then go read the report. FWIW, heavy oils may be part of a solution, if we are prepared for the costs. Personally, I think we need to curb our consumption, particularly in transportation.
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>>Personally I think we should increase our consumption of energy as thats what drives the economy. I believe all sources should be examined and expanded. Nuclear, coal, oil, hydro, geothermal, solar, wind...
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>And I agree with that. However, not one of those energy sources you cite would have any impact on our +40% usage of petroleum in the form of gasoline.

Tapping our resources will.

>Personal transportation habits in this country must change.

Make a convincing argument and let individuals decide for themselves. We already have too much government interference in our lives.