Peak oil UK news

2008

 * Leading businesses issue five year peak oil wake up call, October 29 Eight leading UK companies have launched a report, The Oil Crunch: Securing the UK’s energy future, warning that a peak in cheap, easily available oil production is likely to hit by 2013, posing a grave risk to the UK and world economy. The warning comes from a broad spectrum of industry (Arup, FirstGroup, Foster + Partners, Scottish and Southern Energy, Solarcentury, Stagecoach Group, Virgin Group, Yahoo). The report from the newly-formed UK Industry Taskforce on Peak Oil and Energy Security is the first multi-company alarm bell to be sounded on peak oil. It sets out a series of practical recommendations for Government, including action to grasp the significant economic and environmental opportunities from a step-change in investment in renewable energy and sustainable transport.


 * 50 MPs sign Peak oil Commons Motion and warn government that global oil production may be peaking, May 23

2007

 * UK 'Peak Energy' Tour, Spring 2007 launch, Free Range Acvitism Website, March 21

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