From what I gather here and there...it takes a lot of time AND energy to transition to alternate sources. Those who "control" current energy sources...mostly coal, oil and gas....can only see their profits go UP as demand increases and supply decreases?
With political decisions mostly controlled by $$$$ (guess WHO has and will have the $?) ...the decisions to go with alternates won't be made in time?
AFTER the various PEAKS occur...it will be TOO LATE? No extra anything to make changes, let alone allow economic growth...a DECREASED standard of living......POST PEAKS ain't gonna be fun.....except for DIYers?
The current US admin tried in a half-*ssed way...but have the ball and chain of the perpetually retrograde to drag along.....who want to return to the "good old days" and "morning in America"?
I see fascism rearing it's ugly head sooner than later. I see it already...but it's not yet up and running.....just awake and looking around....? It will be with us soon due for the perceived need to "control" remaining resources (wars?) and to control populations (economic/climate/food refugees?).
After all....9/11 and the after-birth of same was and is all about OIL and it's use and control?
note: this is not a political post...but if it involves humans...it involves their interactions