The Finite World

Paul Krugman points out the problem but somehow concludes:

It is, as I said, a sign that we’re living in a finite world, one in which resource constraints are becoming increasingly binding. This won’t bring an end to economic growth, let alone a descent into Mad Max-style collapse. 

Some believe the worst.

Earth 2100

History Channel International broadcast, on 12/16/10, a two hour exploration of one possible future; it originally aired on ABC 6/2/09.  Here's the ABC web page and a Wiki page regarding the show.

Many would like to characterize the show as fanciful science fiction or worst case scenario.  If you've read my other posts here, you'd know that I'd say the emphasis on climate change vs. peak oil is all wrong, and hence the situation is much more urgent and dire than portrayed in the piece.

The film does show a population odometer running quickly in reverse around the 3 billion mark.

Heinberg's video Museletter

Richard Heinberg discusses his upcoming book, The End of Growth.  He connects the recession to resource depletion.  Still, he holds out hope for a better future.  Forgive me, but I'm less sanguine.

On Charlie Rose, an electric car developer from Israel, Shai Agassi, connects the run up in oil prices some years back with the ensuing recession; Charlie fails to catch the implication.  Now oil prices are creeping up to above $80 a barrel.  Are we ready for double-dip?