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Interesting.
I've often wondered whether the USGS scientists bought the party line.
FYI--no comment on whether my guys are at USGS, but that does not detract from his point and your point.
USGS proudly brought to you by ExxonMobil, DaimlerChrysler Corp. the El Paso Energy Foundation, German Coal Mining Association, Edison Electric Institute, Cyprus Minerals Co., Western Fuels Association and Intermountain Rural Electric Association
Just because it is sponsored by the oil industry, doesn't mean that internally is can't know about PO - if PO is rely happening soon, then it would be in the oil industries best interest to find out about, and model the outcomes from, PO. (what they share to other people is another kettle of fish)
I guess my point is that who sponsors a group doesn't mean that certain views can't be held, just that they can't be freely expressed to people outside that group.
I would think that is even worse: to be able to know how bad things are and not be able to tell people.
One of my good college buddies majored in geology, then embarked on a career with the USGS, some 30 years ago. We've kept in touch through the years, getting together now & then. He's published almost 100 papers in his field of expertise. A few years ago, as I was discovering the concept of peak oil & its possible ramifications, I emailed him at work to get his take on the subject(he has always been free to use his work email address to correspond). His curt reply was that some of his colleagues believed in p.o., others were not concerned. I have not heard from him since.
The "I have not heard from him since." was kind of cryptic. How long ago was this? And have you written back since?
Tim
tim, sorry, should have been more clear. we were in the habit of corresponding at least a few times a year up until that exchange. no, i have not written back since, as the tone of his email seemed clear to me ("not interested in discussing this issue further"). several months to a year would not have been unusual to pass, but 3 years is. in the past he has been more than interested & willing to discuss his geology projects and views with me. this just came across to me in two ways: "oh no, my buddy has been caught up in this crackpot idea of peak oil" and/or "this is something i don't want to be caught dead expressing an opinion on"
Then just call him up and see if you can buy him lunch. Couldn't hurt.