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“We are about to enter a new era in which, each year, less net energy will be available to humankind, regardless of our efforts or choices. The only significant choice we will have will be how we adjust to this new regime. That choice - not whether, but how to reduce energy usage and make a transition to renewable alternatives - will have profound ethical and political ramifications.”

Quote by Richard Heinberg

Book:The Party's Over: Oil, War and the Fate of Industrial Societies

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The Party's Over: Oil, War and the Fate of Industrial Societies

This book delves into the consequences of oil dependency and the role of war in shaping industrial societies' future. more

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Richard Heinberg

Richard Heinberg, born in 1950, is a renowned journalist and author known for his work on energy, environment, and social issues. His writings focus particularly on the peak oil theory and the future of sustainability. more

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