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Portland Peak Oil Task Force Appointed
Released by the City on Friday: CITY OF PORTLAND ANNOUNCES PEAK OIL TASK FORCE Eleven citizens to provide recommendations for responding to rising oil prices and diminishing supplies Portland, Ore-Commissioner Dan Saltzman today announced the members of the City of Portland’s Peak Oil Task Force, a citizen advisory group that will provide recommendations to City…
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Reacting to Peak Oil
On Friday, I had the opportunity to participate in Illahee’s Oil, Water and Oregon symposium. The first keynote address was from Roger Bezdek, who along with Robert L. Hirsch, authored a key analysis of global oil supply. Bezdek is of the opinion that the only realistic way to replace declining petroleum production will be with…
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Peak Oil and the Legacy of Glenn Jackson
Check out the discussion over at Blue Oregon.
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Oil Supply Uncertainty
The rising demand for and declining supply of oil will likely have tremendous impacts on land use and transportation planning efforts in the Portland region for decades to come. This will be an issue of ongoing concern to Metro as we work with the public, businesses and other governments to shape regional transportation planning and…
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Peak Oil Lecture on Tuesday
Luke Tonachel will be speaking on “Addicted to Oil: Clever Ways to Kick the Habit” Tuesday, April 18, 7 to 8pm, Flavia Salon on the Marylhurst Campus The talk is FREE. So is parking. Refreshments will be served. Luke Tonachel works on transportation energy issues for the Natural Resources Defense Council. Mr. Tonachel’s work focuses…