After reading the articles 'Search for ignition key' (News, 25 February) and 'Clean up our act' (Viewpoint, same issue) I feel I must write about a subject that few people (if any) like to speak aloud — global oil production peak.
Many of your articles on energy hint at this but never say it in black and white. I think it is time the subject was brought into the mainstream instead of discussed on late-night talk shows or the handful of books available.
Do you have any plans for an article that tackles this subject head-on? Or, should I just carry on reading between the lines?
Kev Hunt
Portsmouth, Hants
Thank you for making this interesting point. We are constantly reviewing the content of our energy coverage as global developments occur — editor.
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