Th e area under the Hubbert oil depletion curve should be equal to the total reserves. Check this out for the United States (Fig. 1.19 in Chapter 1) and the world (Fig. 7.3). What constraints might...

Th e area under the Hubbert oil depletion curve should be equal to the total reserves.

Check this out for the United States (Fig. 1.19 in Chapter 1) and the world (Fig. 7.3).

What constraints might be expected to decrease demand for coal production?