A 2012 report showed that the U.S. may be energy-independent in just a few
years, but not too long ago the specter of peak oil loomed large on the
political and economic landscape. Join Chuck and Josh as they visit the
consequences of running out of oil.
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A 2012 report showed that the U.S. may be energy-independent in just a few
years, but not too long ago the specter of peak oil loomed large on the
political and economic landscape. Join Chuck and Josh as they visit the
consequences of running out of oil.
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