Re: More oil reserve handwaving
All this oil concern is a bit like finding sugar for a diabetic. So what if you obtain more, it will kill the person.
The world has enough oil right now for every legitimate and illegitimate purpose forever. And "forever" won't be long if we keep burning it. The best thing for mankind would be to run out.
The best think for the Earth would be to find more, burn more, and get rid of humans.
Problem solved.