Contents
Can we prevent more, and bigger, blackouts?
First, some terms you need to know
A traveler’s guide to this book
Section I: Conventional energy sources
Putting some reality into energy
It’s a stretch, but imagine you’re an Eskimo living 1,500 years ago
Where does petroleum come from?
How much energy does petroleum provide?
How much petroleum is there, and how long will it last?
Where might new oil reserves be found?
Two unconventional sources of oil: oil shales and tar sands
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