[Dad was my hero]

thanks for the links. I remember reading in Discover Mag (June 2000 I think) where they were looking at the amount of reserves then and their conclusion was that there were at least 200 years of oil based on our increasing consumption.

[backhoe]

Thanks- I have also read that we have 200-500 years of coal reserves left, if we'd only use them. Personally, I'd prefer next-generation nuclear power, not just for electricity generation, but for any large industry needing lots of power, steam, etc., thus freeing up oil & natural gas for consumers.