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Everything is a finite resource. No?

• not_your_vase 3y ago
  There are things that are more finite than the others. For all intents and purposes energy from sun, wind and water-flow are infinite - if any of these disappears, we can be almost sure that humanity is also done, so that's one problem solved. Some of us on this site will see the end of oil most likely however.
  • eej71 3y ago
    I think the "Peak Oil" mindset peaked in the 70s. While solar, wind and hydro seem infinite - they don't just magically reach the end user. Solar requires solar panels which have a finite life span. Same for all the other energy sources. Oil has done so well for so long because its such an energy dense resource, works in so many operating conditions, and is readily available and shipped to nearly everywhere. It's really quite incredible. Yes, there are likely negative effects from using it - but I'd expect to see that energy source play a critical role in resolving those issues too.
    • zekrioca 3y ago
      Oil operating advantages today are due to trillions of dollars invested throughout several decades. And I am not even listing all environmental consequences from such investments. The same cannot really be said about renewables, which is still gaining pace compared to oil and that I think will be even more flexible in the coming decade.