Richard Heinberg brings important news that few will want to hear-the limits we've been hearing about for four decades are really upon us. He also brings a pretty good hint of the directions we might take to escape the tightening knot. An important book from an important thinker
- Bill McKibben, author Deep Economy: the Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future

Transitioning gracefully from the Age of Excess to the Era of Modesty

A combination of wry commentary and sober forecasting on subjects as diverse as farming and industrial design, this book tells how we might make the transition from The Age of Excess to the Era of Modesty with grace and satisfaction, while preserving the best of our collective achievements.

Richard Heinberg , author of three of the most important books on Peak Oil, is an essayist of uncommon breadth. A recipient of the M. King Hubbert Award for Excellence in Energy Education, Heinberg lectures widely on oil depletion and its implications for agriculture, urban planning, and daily life.