I’d like to take this opportunity to extend condolences, prayers, and well-wishes to the family and friends of Matt Simmons who passed away today. Matt was influential in bringing to light the reality that our world is running out of oil and his work over the past few years will undoubtedly be viewed as essential as we move into a full and public realization of this problem. For those of you who don’t know of Matt or his groundbreaking work, consider reading a copy of his bestseller, ‘Twilight in the Desert’. Rest in Peace Matt, you will be missed.
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