Do not lower Gas Taxes: Here’s why.

Because it is a continuation of the problem, so some tax will come off. So what? The price of crude will continue to rise, and quickly make up the difference. It’s not “relief” it’s a vote grab. By lowering Gas Taxes we are in effect saying. “We do not like to pay high prices for …

Unlikely Agreement: Peak Oil

Can you guess where these words came from (uttered in Sept 2005)? I’ll give you a hint.. it is a US Government Agency. World proved reserve lifetime for oil is about 41 years, most of this at a declining availability. They are one of the largest consumers of petroleum products in the world. Domestic [US] …

Diverse local groups protests Logging practices

Yesterday when I drove over “the hump” (a small mountain pass out of my town), I noticed quite a gathering of people. Apparently there was a good purpose for that gathering. (G&M) Environmentalists, forest workers, retired forest workers, mill workers and many others all gathered to stop logging trucks from leaving the Alberni Valley. NDP …