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“The global supply of oil is going to decline because we've used up a good deal of the easy-to-get oil. We're going to reach a point in the not-too-distant future when it is impossible to keep increasing the daily supply.”

Quote by Michael Klare

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Michael Klare, born in 1942, is a renowned American author and scholar specializing in international politics and environmental issues. His works delve into global energy policies, resource wars, and the impact of environmental changes on international relations. more

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