I just received a “google alert” about an interview I did with The National, published in the UAE. The article focuses on “peak metal.” The question, and it is a good one, is whether there are enough metals to enable a global population to adopt a “western/Dubai” life style. The conclusion is not with current practices. It is important that a rapidly developing area like the UAE is asking such questions.

The article was written by Raymond Beauchemin, Deputy Foreign Editor, and is dated August 7, 2008.

Glen Hiemstra is a futurist speaker, consultant, blogger, internet TV show host and founder of Futurist.com. To arrange for a speech contact Futurist.com.