Continual and perpetual growth in the extractive resource sector is simply accepted dogma, ignoring the fact the world is limited and finite.
The first person to suggest the world is atomic in nature was the Greek philosopher Demokritus. His argument was simple. If you take a piece of gold and keep cutting it in half, the pieces get smaller and smaller. Eventually, when you cut it, you no longer have gold.
This is not a science column. It is about worldviews. As a chemist, I understand everything is made up of atoms and there are only so many to go around. The world is a finite place governed by the laws of thermodynamics and kinetics. This has been made evident during the BC Natural Resources Forum where continual and perpetual growth in the extractive resource sector is simply accepted dogma. Let’s keep mining and harvesting forever with no end in sight.
We can keep supplying the world with natural gas well into the future without ever having to worry about running out.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sea to Sky survey says? Researchers want to know what you know about volcanoesSFU's Centre for Natural Hazards Research has launched the Volcanic Hazards Awareness and Knowledge Survey.
Read more »
Irving Oil refinery to use renewable natural gas made from food waste under new deal - constructconnect.com - Daily Commercial NewsST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Irving Oil says it has teamed up with a renewable energy producer to supply its Saint John, N.B., refinery with carbon-negative renewable natural gas. The New Brunswick company says Anaergia Inc. will supply Irving with natural gas mad
Read more »
The Bottom Line: A Mess at 205 PoundsThe Bottom Line: A Mess at 205 Pounds -- Several factors have conspired to turn the once-proud Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight division into a disappointing state of affairs. via ToddMartinMMA
Read more »
Why have natural gas charges doubled? How a global crisis and metre reader shortage led to some eye-popping billsNatural gas prices have shot up worldwide and huge price hikes are enraging some Enbridge customers. Gas usage estimates that don’t match reality are only making matters worse.
Read more »
Aretha Franklin song controversy sparked by apparent parody accountA Twitter account referencing Aretha Franklin hit (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman is reportedly a parody account.
Read more »
Aretha Franklin song controversy sparked by apparent parody accountA Twitter account referencing Aretha Franklin hit (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman is reportedly a parody account.
Read more »