Allegations of Inflated Production Estimates
The IEA has been criticized for allegedly inflating estimates of global oil reserves. Proponents of the Peak Oil hypothesis in particular have charged that the agency's published estimates are unrealistic and, in fact, they often have been subsequently revised downward. In November 2009, an unnamed "senior official" stated that the IEA consistently over-estimated global oil supply in response to pressure from the United States government.
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Just doing a little bit of background on who the IEA is since I had to read an article for earth science. That last sentence from Wikipedia does not at all surprise me. IN fact, when I read that they had overestimated the amount of oil production, I had a feeling it had something to do with this country and our government. Sadly I was right.
About Me
- Mirai
- I'm a science nerd, writer, and anthropology major who used to teach biology and AP biology to high school kids. Now I design science curriculum for an independent study school from grades 3-high school. I love to write and have been doing so in some form since I was six. A while ago, I picked back up my Pokemon series with plans on editing/rewriting it and posting it online now that I am twenty-three years older and a much better (I think) writer. Then I also picked up my original fiction, so I go back and fourth. If you're nice to me, I might share if you want to read them. I also enjoy video games (Zelda!), taking pictures, walks and hiking, electronic music, following politics to be an informed citizen, cats, and learning. I worked in a grocery store for almost ten years and enjoyed it most of the time though I find my career now much more rewarding. I have an unapologetic obsession with Pokemon. I like blue.
Lab Goo (or Failed Experiment)
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