May 8, 2005: The Coming Energy Crisis - Howard Kunstler

Guest host Mark Fellen welcomes author James Howard Kunstler to discuss his book and Rolling Stone article, both titled "The Long Emergency." Kunstler explains the concept of peak oil, noting that U.S. oil production peaked in 1970 and global production is now approaching a similar tipping point. He details how the second half of the world's oil supply will be harder and more expensive to extract. Kunstler examines the geopolitical dimensions of the crisis, from the real strategic reasons… Full show notes & guests: https://artbellarchive.org/episode/may-8-2005-the-coming-energy-crisis-howard-kunstler