With four distinct sections adressing oil, renewable energies and the struggle over new technologies and possible futures, Kolya Abramsky's collection of over 50 essays from approximately 20 countries is a truly comprehensive map to the wordwide energy situation. As the Earth's carrying capacity continues to be stressed, the question is no longer whether, but when and by whom. Climate change and peak oil have now hit the mainstream. Abramsky's collection is an answer to these concerns.