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‘The biblical call to be stewards of creation requires us to use our God-given resources with care. I highly recommend this book to all Christians who are concerned with the biggest issue of our day – the future of the planet.’Matthew Sleeth, Executive Director, Blessed Earth
'I found this a really helpful read. It's scientifically well-informed and nicely Biblically-based, but also full of practical information for those of us who want to try to do something about this really important issue. We don't know what our immediate future holds or what we and our children and grandchildren will be having to deal with in the coming years. We do know, though, that we must live our lives seeking justice and shalom through all we do. This book will help us take some steps towards that.'
Ruth Valerio author of "'L' is for Lifestyle: Christian Living That Doesn't Cost the Earth"
'No Oil in the Lamp is a great starting point for Christians who have heard about peak oil but never quite looked into it. (If you’re wondering about the title, see Matthew 25) But it’s also one of the best books I’ve read on oil depletion generally.'
Jeremy Williams at "Make Wealth history"
"this is a well-researched and comprehensive guide to where we are energy-wise and how Christians can respond practically both in their own homes, and via their churches to a growing crisis."
Catherine von Ruhland at "Third Way" magazine
"...there is so much in what is a fact- and idea-filled boolc that it should be commended to a wide readership to study closely, for its understanding and advice about things that can be, and are being, done by families, community groups and churches."
"New Directions" magazine
"The book will be an excellent if demanding primer for
eco-congregations. It could form a valuable start for discussions in eco-congregations around issues that are hanging all the time. It does not answer all the questions but it can start discussions on a range of issues."Eco-congregation Scotland
"Much of the material in No Oil in the Lamp is difficult to bear and so I highly recommend this book for a shared reading. These are some of the biggest issues of our time and deserve collective lament, reflection, and action. In summary, I came away from the book with these simple insights about how my own imagination needs to be transformed:"
Resilience, not Sustainability.
Hope, not Fear.
Transition, not Panic.
Generosity, not Hoarding."
" a brilliant book worth checking out."
Geoff Maddock
Englewood Review of Books
"In this efficient, authoritative introduction to the peak oil problem, Mellen and Hollow summarise the problem, and describe a range of possible near-Futures ranging from the utopian to the apocalyptic."
"Life and Work"
"...it is an important read for all of us, both as Christians and as citizens"
"The Reader Magazine"
"The fact is that I read the whole book in just one and a bit readings, I could simply not put it down. Easy to read, full of facts, some quite frightening, very well referenced indeed, and quite inspirational. As far as Peak Oil is concerned the world is sleep-walking into a bleak future unless facts are faced. The authors of this book face those facts in easy to read
detail and show that there really is a way forward if action is taken.""Green Christian Magazine"
The authors have a profound vision of the church as salt and light in the preparations for an energy-constrained future, and the book provides the information and inspiration needed to get started.
"Prism Magazine"
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What a difference a year makes as far as food growing is concerned!
What a difference a year makes as far as food growing is concerned! This first photo was taken in 2012 in September. This second photo was taken in August this year. A bit earlier in the … Continue reading
One thing we have learnt this week – will the lights go out?
Autumn the season of mellow fruitfulness, when energy companies raise prices and also the time when people increasingly talk about the lights going out. Will the lights go out in the near future? The opening paragraph in our book is … Continue reading
Forecasting the Energy scene to 2030 and beyond
I read a blog post recently from Bloomberg New Energy Finance forecasting the energy scene to 2030 and beyond. As we wrote in “No oil in the lamp”; “It is important to state that predicting the future can be a … Continue reading
One thing we have learnt this week-oil prices still high
Why are oil prices still high? A few weeks ago I wrote about political tensions in the middle east affecting oil prices. I wrote in conclusion “However, it seems that the current high oil price is partly due to these … Continue reading
Peak oil theology
Peak oil theology. Or rather Peak oil, is there specific theology to it? This was one of the questions I was asked when I recently went to speak at “Christchurch Morningside”. My answer is the one we gave in the … Continue reading
One thing we have learnt this week- high energy prices people are struggling
I listened to call “You and Yours” this week on BBC radio 4 which had a debate about energy prices. Its obvious that due to high energy prices people are struggling. Some of the stories were a mixture of inspiration … Continue reading
How long does wood take to dry for burning?
How long does wood take to dry for burning? A long time is the basic answer. I did a talk based around our book at another church last Sunday and biomass heating was one of the issues that was raised. … Continue reading
One thing we have learnt this week-energy price freeze
At the labour party conference this week, Ed Milliband announced an energy price freeze on gas and electricity prices for 20 months. This will happen if labour win the election whilst legalisation is put through parliament to create a new … Continue reading
The season of mellow fruitfulness is a good time to think about energy efficiency
Autumn is upon us. The season of mellow fruitfulness is a good time to think about energy efficiency as the nights draw in (in the northern hemisphere at least). Here are some suggestions from our book which contains plenty more. … Continue reading
One thing we have learnt this week-nuclear power
The UK party conference season is upon us and the first lot up are the liberal democrats, who have for the first time endorsed nuclear power. Albeit in a “limited role”. Its disappointing but not surprising. I’ve spoken to a … Continue reading