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“The world will soon start to run out of conventionally produced, cheap oil…. We [will] start to run out of all fossil fuels by the end of this century.”

Quote by David Goodstein

Book:Out of Gas: The End of the Age of Oil

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Out of Gas: The End of the Age of Oil

This book delves into the consequences of the impending exhaustion of oil reserves and examines the challenges and opportunities associated with the shift towards renewable energy and sustainable practices. more

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David Goodstein

David Goodstein is a renowned physicist, born on April 5, 1939. He has conducted extensive research in the field of physics, particularly in thermodynamics and statistical physics. Professor Goodstein has taught at the California Institute of Technology for many years, making significant contributions to physics education and public science. more

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