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We’ve posted on peak oil dozens of times, peak natural gas a few more, and even peak copper and peak platinum. There’s lots more peaking of strategic resources to come, starting with coal, and a lengthy list metals. Recycling of whats in the landfills to get at the metals is bound to result eventually. Doubt it? Have a look at this example of peak coal in action. Back in 2000 the US Geological Survey (USGS) issued this assessment of whats left of Appalachian coal reserves.
“Sufficient high-quality, thick, bituminous resources remain in [Appalachian Basin] coal beds and coal zones to last for the next one to two decades at current production.” … Keep reading.
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