We have done little or nothing to prepare for an oil-free future

IN HIS feature on peak oil (June 20), Colin Campbell’s diagnosis was impeccable, but I think his prognosis was too optimistic.

It has been known for a long time that oil is a finite resource so we have had ample time to plan for its end.

But governments are incapable of planning far ahead; they tend to ignore theoretical considerations, reacting to an actual crisis or media hysteria and only looking ahead to the next election.