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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:The Oil Depletion Protocol: A Plan to Avert Oil Wars, Terrorism and Economic Collapseby Richard Heinberg
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Since oil is the primary fuel of global industrial civilization, its imminent depletion is a problem that will have a profound impact on every aspect of modern life. With-out international agreement on how to manage the decline of this vital resource, the world faces unprecedented risk of conflict and collapse. The Oil Depletion Protocol describes a unique accord whereby nations would voluntarily reduce their oil production and oil imports according to a consistent, sen-sible formula. This would enable energy transition to be planned and supported over the long term, providing a context of stable energy prices and peaceful cooperation. The protocol will be presented at international gatherings, initiating the process of country-by-country negotiation and adoption and mobilizing public support. To this end, this book:
Book News Annotation:In an effort to reduce dependence on oil, a problem has so far has
proved intractable, peak oil specialist Heinberg proposes that
signatory nations agree to reduce their oil consumption gradually and
uniformly at a rate of about three percent per year. He warns against
assuming this will be easy to accomplish but also explains how life
has been and will be without such an agreement in terms of the global
economy, transportation, food, geopolitics, and terrorism. He
describes emissions-based and depletion-based proposals and how they
can work together, and ways to deal with diminishing oil in
replacement, personal transportation, urban design, and agriculture.
He also shows how the protocol can be adopted at national, municipal
and personal levels and provides a draft oil depletion protocol
provided by Dr. Colin J. Campbell. Distributed by Consortium Books
Sales and Distribution.
Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:Heinberg describes a unique accord whereby nations would voluntarily reduce their oil production and oil imports according to a consistent, sensible formula, thereby enabling energy transition to be planned and supported over the long term while providing a context of stable energy prices and peaceful cooperation. About the AuthorRichard Heinbergis widely acknowledged as one of the world's foremost Peak Oil educators. A journalist, educator, editor, lecturer, and a Core Faculty member of New College of California where he teaches a program on "Culture, Ecology and Sustainable Community, he is the author of six previous books including The Party's Overand Powerdown. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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