House on the Sand
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House on the Sand
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In his article "What They Don't Want You to Know About the Coming Oil Crisis," Jeremy Leggett, a former oil industry insider, highlights a looming energy crisis threatening Europe. Our dependence on oil is profound, with 90% of transportation and 95% of goods and food products relying on it. As demand skyrockets, reaching an expected 120 million barrels per day by 2025, the oil industry will struggle to keep up, posing dire consequences for global economies.Article Body:
Jeremy Leggett warns of an impending energy crisis in his article, "What They Don't Want You to Know About the Coming Oil Crisis." He describes how oil is central to our civilization, powering 90% of transportation and influencing 95% of goods in stores and food production.The world currently consumes over 80 million barrels of oil daily, a number projected to rise to 120 million by 2025. According to Leggett, this growth is unsustainable. He believes our assumption of ongoing economic prosperity is fundamentally flawed, and society is collectively in denial about the scale of the looming crisis.
The industrial world is built on stable energy supplies, including coal, oil, gas, and nuclear power. Should these falter, the entire system might collapse. The concept of "Peak Oil," where production plateaus before declining amidst rising demand, spells trouble. Prices will soar, and oil-dependent economies might fall, potentially triggering resource conflicts.
Matthew Savinar's online article, "http://www.lifeaftertheoilcrash.net," echoes these concerns, claiming civilization is nearing its end?"not just as a doomsday theory but as a scientifically backed conclusion. An anticipated supply-demand gap could lead to severe shortages and economic instability.
Savinar dismisses alternative energy sources as insufficient replacements for oil, citing their current minimal output and high costs. The lack of political and financial readiness to transition away from an oil-based infrastructure only exacerbates the problem. He predicts a collapse of the U.S. economy, which would ripple globally, akin to past historical crises.
Moreover, 70% of proven oil reserves are in the Middle East, making global supply vulnerable to geopolitical tensions, as seen with Iran's nuclear program and threats to block the Straits of Hormuz. Oil in Russia isn't a reliable alternative either, given its history of using energy as political leverage.
As peak oil becomes a reality, the world's economic stability hangs by a thread. With decreasing oil discoveries and increasing demand?"particularly from rapidly developing nations like China and India?"the situation worsens.
The geopolitical power dynamics further complicate the issue. In early 2006, Russia's gas supply dispute with Ukraine sent shockwaves across Europe, highlighting the vulnerability of Western energy security. Russia's President Putin has signaled intent to leverage energy for geopolitical gain, raising alarms as Russia supplies a substantial portion of Europe's gas.
The potential fallout from oil shortages or price spikes is global chaos. Biblically, this aligns with prophecies of end-times tribulations, suggesting that humanity stands on shaky ground. The world, built like a house on sand, faces its uncertain future.
Yet, there's hope. The Bible speaks of redemption and the return of Jesus, offering solace to believers amidst the chaos. For those who believe, faith provides a light no energy crisis can extinguish.
Tony Pearce's book, "The House on the Sand," elaborates on these themes, urging a spiritual awakening. The path to hope, it suggests, lies not in escaping physical crises but in spiritual readiness for a divine resolution.
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