It is interesting to see mainstream media now discussing peak oil with the assumption that it is real. Sadly it is and it will mean a substantial change in our life style. Responses tend to range from the suvivalists stocking up food and ammunition to a more reasoned "don't worry, we'll adapt in stages and won't even notice." The book, Plan C, represents some place in the middle. It is so easy to be wrong on how best to respond. Frugality, can't be all bad.
"Plan C explores the risks inherent in trying to continue our energy-intensive lifestyle. Using dirtier fossil fuels (Plan A) or switching to renewable energy sources (Plan B) allows people to remain complacent in the face of potential global catastrophe. Dramatic lifestyle change is the only way to begin to create a sustainable, equitable world. The converging crises of Peak Oil, Climate Change and increasing inequity are presented in a clear, concise manner, as are the twin solutions of community (where cooperation replaces competition) and curtailment (deliberately reducing consumption of consumer goods)."New Society Publishers - Plan C:
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