What is Peak oil?
"The term Peak Oil refers to the maximum rate of the production of oil in any area under consideration, recognising that it is a finite natural resource, subject to depletion."
--Colin Campbell
Peak Oil & mesothelioma - how to ease two problems at oncePublication date: 2008-08-13 First published in: www.maacenter.org Abstract: Oil is the largest contributor to the world’s energy production and seen as fundamental for powering the modern society. Oil is also a finite natural resource and produced barrel less oil remains. As the society is dependent on oil the point where production no longer can increase, peak oil, is of great importance. Peak oil will affect transportation, economy, industry, trade and all parts of the modern society, as oil is an enormously integrated factor for virtually everything. The use of oil also has other aspects, for instance as a cause of environmental problems and hazards. Among them a medical condition known as mesothelioma, a fatal form of cancer that can affect oil refinery workers... Read more about mesothelioma and oil refineries here Published by: The Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center
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