Peak oil is affecting the economy already

摘要

James Murray and David King sound the alarm in pointing out that oil's tipping point has passed (Nature 481,433-435; 2012). The days of being able to produce oil cheaply and easily are over, and the economic effects are upon us. We believe that the 'peak oil' issue is as important as climate change, and more urgent. We call for peak oil to be considered more seriously as a subject of peer-reviewed research.