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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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Andy interviewed on video by Valerie Comer
Andy is interviewed in this video by Valerie Comer about why Christians are disinterested in the environment. The quality is mostly OK (it was recorded on Skype). Andy interview Neil
No Fear in love
“Like a river of fire stretched across the sky Peering into the veil of the aurora’s light My soul is drawn by love, too pure for words Deeper than instinct, beyond my reason I am lost in wonder at what … Continue reading
Second Law
As we wrote the section in our book on Christian attitudes to peak oil I felt we should put in a general section on Peak oil in the wider culture. To the best of my knowledge no other book on … Continue reading
Englewood review of books gives “No oil in the lamp” a fantastic review
Englewood review of books is not something I had heard of until I became an author. Its well worth checking out for the shear volume of different stuff they review (in a very intelligent manner). Their only drawback is you … Continue reading
Please check out our facebook page. Link on right hand side. Usually like today we post links to loads of stories we have found related to energy, peak oil, economics, climate change etc.
Has US driving peaked?
Thinkprogress have an interesting report that suggests Americans may permanently drive less. I think the same is happening here, although car sales show signs of recovering. The link is on our Facebook wall.
Half of global food production wasted
A report from the institution of Mechanical Engineers suggests half of all global food production is wasted. In the developing world its due to inefficient production, in the developed world its thrown away after we’ve bought it or just as … Continue reading
Another day another warning about food price rises
Another day another warning about food price rises. This time from the boss of Waitrose… I suppose he would know wouldn’t he? he said wryly.
Happy Christmas
God in this season , Suspended between hope and fulfilment, Let we never forget what you have done. May we be overwhelmed by your mercy, Which flows in wave after wave. May we be honest about the darkness within us, … Continue reading
Resources Futures
Chatham House have recently brought out a report “Resources Futures”. In it they look at the future of resources over the next few decades. This blog has covered some of the energy implications of this report here. The report is … Continue reading