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Originally Posted by Cruisingdad
4) Am I wrong to assume there is only so much oil? In essence, is it an exhaustable resource or will there always be oil no matter how much we use?
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CD,
According to some scientists, yes you are wrong.
Ten or more years ago a scientist named Thomas Gold postulated that our assumptions about the nature and origin of petroleum were incorrect, i.e. that it is not in fact a "fossil
fuel" but rather is a fundamental element or component of our planet and other planets, perhaps even somehow related to the mysterious universal force called "dark matter" or "dark energy". Since that time, an increasing number of researchers have found some evidence to support certain parts of the theory.
According to the theory, the volume of petroleum reserves within the earth would be so vast as to be inexhaustible for all intents and purposes. See, e.g.
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and other links at that site.
Food for thought....