The experts also told us that there was little possibility of finding oil when we originally drilled in Alaska.   Today it is the largest oil reserve in North America.

In 1971 the non opec oil reserves were estimated at 200 billion barrels.   Since than we have drilled 400 billion barrels and have an estimated oil reserve at 209 billion barrles.   (Stephanie Battles survey manager for the EIA division of the department of Energy as reported at the Fed Reserve bank energy seminar last month)   Our reserve is larger today than in 1971.

California showed that conservation alone can't do it.   They were the largest conservers or energy but has numerous blackouts and skyrocketing rates.   We need new oil reserves until a transition can be made to renewable energy.

BTW- I celebrated earth day today by setting a guniness record by planting 4200 trees within one hour between Detroit, Atlanta, and Seattle.   Detroit Lion all pro returner Eddie Drummond was at the event.    He was a real good guy and went out of his way for the kids.   I was very impressed.