"CRUDE" oil, an absolute must see program !!!

CO2 and Volcanoes

Not long ago I had occassion to rewatch a presentation on the Krakatoa volcanic eruption in Indonesia.

This single event altered the whole earth's climate to a significant degree;
"In the year following the eruption, average global temperatures fell by as much as 1.2 degrees Celsius. Weather patterns continued to be chaotic for years, and temperatures did not return to normal until 1888. The eruption injected an unusually large amount of sulfur dioxide (SO2) gas high into the stratosphere which was subsequently transported by high-level winds all over the planet. This led to a global increase in sulfurous acid (H2SO3) concentration in high-level cirrus clouds. The resulting increase in cloud reflectivity (or albedo) would reflect more incoming light from the sun than usual, and cool the entire planet until the suspended sulfur fell to the ground as acid precipitation" (colored sunsets around the world for two years)

These events are so much bigger in dimension and consequence, you almost ask why should we consider a little item like our CO2 contributions?? Surely we will experience another such volcanic event, or even a huge meteor impact event.

Well I guess I would answer that it is all cumulative, and that is no excuse for our poor stewardship, if we can do better.

BTW, I found this site listing the largest eruptions, and Krakatoa was not even on it!
http://www.volcanolive.com/large.html

Santorini in Greece was on the list. I seem to remember hearing of her earth/climate altering effects. But look at the amount of material ejected in some of those older events...staggering

USA reaction

Actually I believe we may have reached the point where the American public will demand conservation and new technology. In the past the prices have gone up, but usually always slid back. This time I do not think the prices will slide back to the extent that will permit the public disengaged once again.

The government needs to mandate some conservation numbers to jump start activity, and leave it to the private sector to develop the technologies. But it sure wouldn't hurt things if we embarked on an 'Apollo mission' to develop some alternative fueled cars rather than just new weapons to kill people.

Interesting Energy Use

...from another forum


Brian, here is a link to a great follow up effort about the concerns "Crude" brings to light.

One gentelman in NY is blazing the trail toward one solution without much backpeddeling to our western way of life, this is a must see:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEdQRVQtffw

125 Per Barrel

From... http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=52215&sectionid=3510213

Earth Day replay

On this 'Earth Day' the History Channel is replaying this interesting presentation. "Crude"

Swimming in Oil, or Searching ??

This gentleman has contributed quite a few insightful postings on another forum.

Old chart, but look at the rig count? Are they behaving like a country swimming in oil, or one desperately searching for more?

Crude Awakening, another video

Now another video, " A Crude Awakening"


http://www.oilcrashmovie.com/film.html


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlVNyJFBCxc

(...can't find the whole movie on video at the moment)

Energy Independence

Okay Meanz, you've convinced me with some very thoughtful postings to this thread. I think you are right that our Congress not make some knee-jerk decision in this election year. Maybe that is the only good thing that might result from a Bush veto of a quick Congressional action against big oil....let cooler heads prevail.

Today I was listening to the C-SPAN hearings of the Committee, chaired by Congressman Rep. Edward Markey (D-MA) who chairs a Select Cmte. on Energy Independence. Here is a short video from him about 6 months ago when oil was approaching $100:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKuNQBPmY58

This is how we need to attack the problem...new technology and conservation.

I'm waiting for a YouTube presentation of todays hearings....a must listen

CSPAN link to hearing

Rep. Edward Markey (D-MA) chairs a Select Cmte. on Energy Independence hearing to discuss the future role of the auto industry and the federal gov't in fighting gas prices and to examine the fuel economy standards proposed in response to the enactment of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007.

Here is a CSPAN link. I'm sure an abreviated version will appear on YouTube and I will edit this posting accordingly when it comes online.
http://www.c-span.org/
...then click on "House Select Cmte. on Energy Independence Hearing on Gas Prices & Fuel Economy", June 26, 2008