-->> SPECIAL REPORT: THE PEAK OIL EMERGENCY

In the coming years, according to a growing number of oil
market observers, the world will face massive oil shortages. In the
following three articles, our writers address the
ramifications peak oil will have on modern society, and
where we go from here.

2006: THE YEAR OF OIL COLLAPSE?
James Howard Kunstler, Kunstler.com
This could be the year that the hardships and difficulties I
lump together as the 'long emergency' get some serious traction.
http://www.alternet.org/story/30640/

PLANNING FOR THE PEAK
Robert K. Kaufman, World Watch
The economic effects of peak oil go far beyond spending more
at the pump.
http://www.alternet.org/story/30654/

OVER THE PEAK
Christopher Flavin, World Watch
No one knows when oil production will start declining, but
we must focus on alternatives to petroleum now.
http://www.alternet.org/story/30653/