>Nuclear power may be the only energy source to sustain
>that population density without fossil fuel.

The fraction of energy produced by conventional nuclear can not be expanded
because of a shortage of fuel.

Global oil production will "peak" this decade.  The best source of
information on oil production can be found at http://www.peakoil.net/  and
http://www.hubbertpeak.com/

North American natural gas is "cliffing" now.  When it becomes a social
crisis depends upon the weather.

More in http://www.dieoff.com/synopsis.htm

I have to go back to work.

Good luck,
Jay

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