(Note, this is a draft of a general press release to a local paper to be read by the general public. Please help me improve the release to maximize attendance at the event.)

International Speaker Comes to WaylandSpeaker Nicole Foss will come to Wayland on Tuesday, September 14th, to explain the state of the economy. Foss, who recently completed ( Read more... )

Peak oil, the economic crisis, and climate change will be addressed at the Conference on Michigan’s Future: Energy, Economy, & Environment set for the November 14-16 weekend at Crystal Mountain Resort ( Read more... )

I’m flying over Lake Michigan on my way to Sacramento, California for the ASPO-USA Peak Oil Conference. There will be many people there who I’m eager to ask questions; questions about the future of Michigan ( Read more... )

In recent months, I've noticed that many people who attempt to explain "demand" don't know what they are talking about. They'll say things like, "demand is decreasing for gasoline ( Read more... )

Gas prices got you down? Conference explains it allSaturday, May 24, 2008 ( Read more... )

Grand Rapids, Michigan -- Gas prices may top $6 per gallon as oil production remains stagnant ( Read more... )

Middle school students have deep concerns about the state of the world ( Read more... )

International Conference on Peak Oil & Climate Change: Paths to Sustainability

The International Conference on Peak Oil and Climate Change: Paths to Sustainability launches on May 30 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

"We're prepared for up to 1,000 participants," said conference organizer Aaron Wissner of Middleville, Michigan.  "With the outstanding ( Read more... )

Thank you for being here with us today.

What is on your mind?

Gasoline prices are rising. Gasoline prices have DOUBLED in only three years.

Why?

Oil prices are rising. Oil prices have TRIPLED in the same three years.

Why?

Global oil extraction (or production) HAS NOT increased in the same three years.

Why?The natural decline in extraction ( Read more... )

Most Important Quotes from U.S. President George Bush, April 29, 2008:

...One of the main reasons for high gas prices is that global oil production is not keeping up with growing demand ( Read more... )