Oil shale rock burns on its own once lit with a blow torch Monday, Aug. 15, 2005, in Sandy, Utah.
(AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac)
Alan: The last ten minutes of this panel discussion provide sharp contrast between the macroscopic issues of climate catastrophe and the microscopic concerns of prolonged -- and growing -- fossil fuel exploitation. If Mother Earth is considered a metaphor for YOUR mother, which do you prefer: that she be raped (because you can profit economically and politically from the violation), or, that you shift gears - no matter how inconvenient that may be - in order to prevent Mom's rape?
U.S. Oil Production Boom
According to the International Energy Agency U.S. oil and gas production will exceed that of Saudi Arabia in less than seven years. The boom in shale oil extraction is behind this remarkable turnaround. Increased production will spur job growth in some states and will likely lead to an overall improvement in the balance of trade, and it could also set the stage for geopolitical shifts. However, analysts caution the increase won’t usher in the much touted goal of energy independence, nor is it likely to fully cushion us from price volatility. There are environmental concerns as well. Please join us to discuss the implications of stepped up U.S. oil production.
Guests
J. Robinson West
chairman of PFC Energy, an energy consulting firm.
Coral Davenport
energy and environment correspondent for National Journal.
David Goldwyn
president of Goldwyn Global Strategies, and former U.S. State Department special envoy for international energy and assistant secretary of energy.
Michael Brune
executive director of Sierra Club.
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