This report has the facts on where we stand with respect to oil. Crucial factual information. I posted this in all the wrong forums. I think this fits in better here. Although, very little is more important than what this paper has to say.
With what appears to be an impending pivotal moment in world history regarding dependence on easy energy, this Dept. of Energy report is something of a handbook on what to expect in the coming years. Its 70 pages that are loaded with information that we should become familiar with, since our lives are so affected by the subject matter within it.
We need vigilance now, like we've never had it. A leader now, like we don't have. Time is of the essence.
Wikipedia overview of report:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hirsch_report#IntroDirect link to Hirsch Report:
http://www.mnforsustain.org/oil_peaking_of_world_oil_production_study_hirsch.htm