What if: the oil runs out

Okay, I'll admit it. I'm not very "green," especially when it comes to transportation.  I drive an SUV, seldom carpool, and fill up in the middle of the day (a big no-no in AZ summers). Our public transport system is deplorable, so I never use it. Over the weekend, I watched this show, What if: the Oil Runs Out. The docudrama gives a series of "worst case scenario" scenes of what life would be like in 2016 once we've reached our peak of oil production. The result is grim, showing long lines at gas stations to fill up on gas that costs $4.60 a gallon, as well as stealing gas, fighting over it, and all kinds of strife that comes with a fuel shortage. These scenes are fictional, speculative and over-the top dramatic, however, it got my husband and I talking about how much we rely on fuel and how screwed we'd be if we didn't have it. Though it's not in the budget to replace our vehicles with hybrids, and our conflicting work schedules aren't condusive to carpooling, we did make a pact that for one month, when we go out or entertain, we will only go to places where we can walk or ride our bikes. It won't save an impending fuel crisis by any means, but it will get us out in the fresh air and sunshine, and might make a difference in how much gasoline we use on a weekly basis. I can't help but think if everyone in our city did the same thing, how much fuel would be spared. Gallons and gallons.