Originally posted by gokufusionss1
middle east sources have got 50 years, russian 70. but apparently there's loads under antartica
If any nation starts trying to turn Antartica into an industrial complex, there's gonna be war. Even if there is oil on the last untouched continent, it should be left in peace. Every single use of petroleum, and every step of the production process causes (often long-lasting) environmental harm. It's better that we just use up what's readily available, then work on alternatives.

As for how long it'll last... estimates I've seen have ranged from 50 to 200 years. Truth is, it's really very hard to know for certain.

Actually, what's in that article - the speculation on wars and whatnot - isn't too different from what the Pentagon is predicting, as populations increase and food and water become harder to obtain. However, the vast majority of that 'article' consists of wildly paranoid speculation, and deliberately manipulated presentations of what others have said, I believe. The hostile tone and bitter cynicism show that it's not a wholly objective appraisal of the situation.[q=Nait]Didn't you Unne once advocate amputation as punishment? How charmingly third world.[/q]Please read the stickied thread in this forum - the one where it says to debate without making personal remarks at other posters.

Seems that someone else has already disciplined mong00se, though, so I needn't worry about that