A Tank of Gas, a World of Trouble -- Chicago Tribune

[IrateCitizen]

This series was featured on Energybulletin.net. It is, quite frankly, the BEST analysis of peak oil and geopolitical concerns that has appeared in a major daily newspaper in a major market. Take the time to read all of the chapters, it's well worth it.

A tank of gas, a world of trouble
by Paul Salopek

What does it take to quench America’s mighty thirst for gasoline? Pulitzer-winning correspondent Paul Salopek traced gas pumped at a suburban Chicago station to the fuel’s sources around the globe. In doing so, he reveals how our oil addiction binds us to some of the most hostile corners of the planet—and to a petroleum economy edging toward crisis.

Story: Paul Salopek, Tribune correspondent
Research: Brenda Kilianski, Tribune researcher
Photos: Kuni Takahashi, Tribune photographer

http://www.energybulletin.net/18702.html

[ramapo]

1. Sobering

An excellent series. It really has impact, more so than the many books and articles that I've read on the subject.

Today's putrid air and 100 degree forecast combined with this series have really knocked the wind out of my sails for now.