Europa im Erdölrausch

88 million barrels of oil are consumed worldwide every day. That's 44 supertankers. Where does the oil come from? How has it influenced European history over the last 150 years? And above all: Why is it running out now? Daniele Ganser, a peak oil expert and peace researcher, presents the first comprehensive account of Europe's dependence on oil. He describes the beginnings of the oil industry, the economic growth driven by cheap energy, the oil crises of the 1970s, and the background of the ongoing bloody struggle for oil, culminating in the recent wars in Iraq and Libya. Ganser's evidence that global conventional oil production peaked as early as 2005 is of significant novelty. His scenarios for the future of energy policy will also spark heated discussions: Is the global struggle for oil intensifying? Will Europeans succeed in transitioning to 100 percent renewable energy?.