“At last – a reality check. This is another cutting-edge work from Richard Heinberg.”

–Lester R. Brown, President, Earth Policy Institute

“The Oil Depletion Protocol describes a graceful path to a world of sustainable prosperity that begins in a dialogue about rational responses to the inevitable decline of petroleum.”

–David Orr, Paul Sears Professor of Environmental Studies at Oberlin College and author of Design on the Edge

“I highly recommend an equally thoughtful reading of this book.”

–Herman E. Daly, Professor, School of Public Policy, University of Maryland

“The Oil Depletion Protocol is required reading for political leaders, policy planners and anyone who is hoping for a smooth landing in a world soon to be short on liquid fuels and even shorter on options.”

–Andrew McNamara, MP, Parliament of Queensland, Australia

“Richard Heinberg’s third book about global peak oil, The Oil Depletion Protocol, should be #1 on the reading list of America’s leaders as well as the leaders in every oil-consuming and oil-producing nation.”

–Roscoe G. Bartlett, Member of US Congress

“The proposal to cut oil imports to match depletion rate seems to be simple common sense. I’m happy to support the Protocol outlined in this book.”

–The Right Honourable Michael Meacher, Member of Parliament, UK

“The Oil Depletion Protocol is very timely – and very cogent.”

–The Rt. Hon. Edward Schreyer, former Premier of Manitoba, Governor General of Canada, and High Commissioner to Australia and the South Western Pacific

“This book should be read by everyone who believes in the potential for human cooperation and ingenuity to overcome the darkest perils we face.”

–Michael Klare, Professor of Peace & World Security Studies, Hampshire College; author of Blood and Oil: The Dangers and Consequences of America’s Growing Dependency on Imported Petroleum