Sompopo's Revenge

What If The Oil Runs Out?

Yesterday I watched a thirty minute program on the Discovery Channel called " What If: The Oil Runs Out". Oil, the lifeblood of modern societies, is going to peak then decline irreversibly and society will not be prepared for it. It was the year 2016 and the worlds oil surplus had run out. The price per barrel was at $160.00. Importing of goods to the US by shipping and trucking had all but stopped due to the hight cost. Grocery stores were running dry of goods. Gas (when you could get it) was over 6 dollars a gallon and lines at the gas station were miles long. People in the transportation business were losing their jobs. Fuel was being stolen and horded. oil companies were frantically drilling for oil in Alaska and finding none. All phases of transportation from airlines to the family car were severely crippled. One did not even drive to the corner market unless it was absolutely necessary. All phases of everyday family life had to be restructured around this oil crises.
It was very scary to think that this scenario can and will most likely happen in the near future because the demand for this product is so high. 95% of everything we do is fueled by oil and the US is one of the top two countries that have the most demand for it. This really opened my eyes and made me think what the world will be like for my grandchildren if we do not pour all our efforts into alternative fuel sources right now. For all of those who love their SUVs, enjoy them now because later you will not even be able to give them away.

You can see this episode October 5th on the Discovery Channel at 10.00PM.