We often talk about resource depletion in terms of supply. Except supply is not really depleting, is it. The Earth has the supplies. The absolute amount of oil in the Earth’s crust is vast. Same for critical minerals like iron and copper. The problem is that most of it is inaccessible, and not just at… Continue reading The Daily: 17 October 2025
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The Daily: 22 December 22
On Power in a Depleted World There were a few comments in email and on Resilience about the potential for the wealthy to create havens where they can continue to live as they do now while the rest of us fall into chaos. I'm pretty sure the wealthy would like us to think that this… Continue reading The Daily: 22 December 22
