Surviving the End of Oil: Climate Change and Other Converging Catastrophes

By Richard Heinberg

In this groundbreaking and thought-provoking book, Richard Heinberg argues that we are facing a perfect storm of converging catastrophes, including climate change, the end of oil, and other threats to human civilization. He provides a clear and concise overview of the challenges we face, and offers a roadmap for survival and a vision for a sustainable future.

The Long Emergency: Surviving the End of Oil, Climate Change, and Other Converging Catastrophes of the Twenty-First Century

by James Howard Kunstler

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Heinberg begins by explaining the science of climate change, and how it is already having a devastating impact on the planet. He discusses the melting of the polar ice caps, the rising sea levels, and the increasingly extreme weather events that are becoming more common. He also shows how climate change is exacerbating other problems, such as water scarcity, food shortages, and disease outbreaks.

Heinberg then turns his attention to the end of oil. He explains how the world's oil reserves are finite, and that we are rapidly approaching the point where we will no longer be able to rely on this vital resource. He discusses the economic and social consequences of the end of oil, and shows how it will affect everything from transportation to food production.

Heinberg concludes by arguing that we need to take action now to prepare for the challenges that lie ahead. He offers a number of specific proposals for how we can reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, develop renewable energy sources, and build more sustainable communities. He also calls for a change in our values and priorities, and argues that we need to learn to live within the limits of the planet.

Surviving the End of Oil is a must-read for anyone who is concerned about the future of our planet. It is a powerful and persuasive call to action, and offers a roadmap for how we can create a more sustainable and just world.

Reviews

"A brilliant and deeply disturbing book. Heinberg paints a stark picture of the challenges facing us, but he also offers a roadmap for survival. This is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of our planet." - Bill McKibben, author of Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet

"Heinberg's book is a wake-up call. He shows us the very real dangers that we face, but he also gives us hope. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges of the 21st century and how we can overcome them." - Naomi Klein, author of The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism

About the Author

Richard Heinberg is a respected author, speaker, and educator on the subjects of energy, climate change, and sustainability. He is a Senior Fellow of the Post Carbon Institute and a member of the Association for the Study of Peak Oil and Gas. He has written ten books, including The Party's Over: Oil, War, and the Fate of Industrial Societies and Peak Everything: Why the Boom Must End and What We Can Do.

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The Long Emergency: Surviving the End of Oil, Climate Change, and Other Converging Catastrophes of the Twenty-First Century

by James Howard Kunstler

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	860 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	366 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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