Beyond Oil: Chapters 1&2

I found it really interesting when Deffeyes mentions that many plastics, fibers, solvents, pesticides, and coatings are made from oil and natural gas. I try to eliminate my use of plastic, such as using alternate bags at the grocery store, but I was never aware that this plastic was destructive in that sense. 

It's interesting to see his perspective. For oil man who is not an expert in public policy or environmental issues, he is very concerned about the issue of running out of oil. He doesn't seem particularly focused on the effect that oil has on the environment. His interest in creating alternative energy is based on the idea that we have reached the peak of oil consumption and that soon there will be nothing left.  At the end of the chapter, Deffeyes even states, "If oil were abundant and cheap, there would be no need to develop the other fuels." Its interesting to see some one who does not seem very concerned about the environment be so adamant about the energy crisis.