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The peak oil theory states that sooner or later a peak will be reached in worldwide oil production. From that point on the rate at which oil can be extracted will decline. In conjunction with increasing demand for oil this will lead to soaring energy prices and possibly a huge worldwide crisis.  

The Basics 

Start here if you're new to peak oil

Wikipedia on peak oil
Is this just another groundless doomsday prophecy? Get the "neutral point of view" from Wikipedia
Possible scenarios
Short overview of four possible scenarios from a painless transition to a die-off scenario

Peak oil news 

Energy Bulletin
The number one news resource for news related to the oil crisis
Peakoil.com
Peak oil news and a great message board

Theory and survival guides 

Post Carbon Institute
Help raise awareness and learn how we can face the problem as a society

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