As global energy production peaks, our consumer-driven society is being forced to rethink its values and creatively adapt to a less energy intensive world. Richard Heinberg, senior fellow of the Post Carbon Institute and author of The End of Growth joins Luke to discuss the end of consumerism.
The End of Growth with Richard Heinberg
By Luke Miller Callahan, originally published by Groaction
November 22, 2011
Tags: Fossil Fuels, Natural Gas, Oil
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