Former Chief Scientist lends voice to "Peak Oil" warnings

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Sir David King says politicians have "heads in the sand" over oil supply risks

After famously stating that the threat from climate change is graver than that posed by terrorism, former government chief scientist Sir David King has this week issued another stark warning, arguing that...

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