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You're seriously going to have to cite your sources (objective, peer-reviewed only, please) instead of relying on anecdotal data presumably from your experience

You're seriously going to have to cite your sources (objective, peer-reviewed only, please) instead of relying on anecdotal data presumably from your experience working in the sector.

richardjordan 14y ago
Sources for what? What's the controversial point in dispute, I'm unclear? Oil prices? The current oil price and the oil price during the time of peak oil production of the North Sea fields is publicly available and googleable as are flow rates and production stats. ..or the fact that the West used oil prices as a weapon against the Soviets? Again a much-written about topic that you can do your own research on quite easily. TheOilDrum.com has a lot of good links to info. What is the point that you deem controversial and in need of sourcing? Edit: Oh wait, I see the point that you need a source for, that was Scottie in Star Trek. Second Edit: Now, if this isn't just a rhetorical point of yours and if you are seriously interested in the oil industry and trends regarding North Sea production, and the problems the UK is facing because it flipped from 4th largest exporter in the world to net importer a few years back, I'm happy to chat about it and do the leg work to find you some interesting reads on that, but this post probably isn't the place for it (though I'll be blogging from richarddjordan.com as soon as I get by github pages set up, and you can always ask me there). It's a fascinating topic, and one that often takes people by surprise when they learn some of the rather concerning details.
- run4yourlives 14y ago
  You do realize the UK shifted to oil and gas right? While these are more expensive to consumers - or rather, not subsidized through taxes to the same extent - the country actually makes a net profit from this industry. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_and_gas_industry_in_the_United_Kingdom http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_and_gas_industry_in_the_Uni... By all means though, if you want to undo Thatcher's actions and return the UK to a 19th century coal society, be my guest.
  - arethuza 14y ago
    The UK has most definitely not shifted away from a dependency on coal - ~30% of electricity generated in the UK is from coal (a lot less than it used to be, but no way is that going down to zero any time soon). http://www.hi-energy.org.uk/Renewables/Why-Renewable-%20Energy/How-electricity-is-generated-in-the-UK.htm http://www.hi-energy.org.uk/Renewables/Why-Renewable-%20Ener...
to3m 14y ago
What data are you looking for?! His argument is fairly basic stuff, based on well-known figures that are pretty much general knowledge.

You're seriously going to have to cite your sources (objective, peer-reviewed only, please) instead of relying on anecdotal data presumably from your experience working in the sector.

richardjordan 14y ago

Sources for what? What's the controversial point in dispute, I'm unclear? Oil prices? The current oil price and the oil price during the time of peak oil production of the North Sea fields is publicly available and googleable as are flow rates and production stats. ..or the fact that the West used oil prices as a weapon against the Soviets? Again a much-written about topic that you can do your own research on quite easily. TheOilDrum.com has a lot of good links to info. What is the point that you deem controversial and in need of sourcing? Edit: Oh wait, I see the point that you need a source for, that was Scottie in Star Trek. Second Edit: Now, if this isn't just a rhetorical point of yours and if you are seriously interested in the oil industry and trends regarding North Sea production, and the problems the UK is facing because it flipped from 4th largest exporter in the world to net importer a few years back, I'm happy to chat about it and do the leg work to find you some interesting reads on that, but this post probably isn't the place for it (though I'll be blogging from richarddjordan.com as soon as I get by github pages set up, and you can always ask me there). It's a fascinating topic, and one that often takes people by surprise when they learn some of the rather concerning details.

run4yourlives 14y ago
You do realize the UK shifted to oil and gas right? While these are more expensive to consumers - or rather, not subsidized through taxes to the same extent - the country actually makes a net profit from this industry. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_and_gas_industry_in_the_United_Kingdom http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_and_gas_industry_in_the_Uni... By all means though, if you want to undo Thatcher's actions and return the UK to a 19th century coal society, be my guest.
- arethuza 14y ago
  The UK has most definitely not shifted away from a dependency on coal - ~30% of electricity generated in the UK is from coal (a lot less than it used to be, but no way is that going down to zero any time soon). http://www.hi-energy.org.uk/Renewables/Why-Renewable-%20Energy/How-electricity-is-generated-in-the-UK.htm http://www.hi-energy.org.uk/Renewables/Why-Renewable-%20Ener...

to3m 14y ago

What data are you looking for?! His argument is fairly basic stuff, based on well-known figures that are pretty much general knowledge.