In 2006, world oil consumption exceeded one thousand barrels per second - a level with enormous impact on the environment, world economies, investments, and business profitability. Author Peter Tertzakian, chief energy economist and investment strategist for ARC Financial Corporation, delivers a provocative look at oil, its influence on our world’s businesses, and what we must do to break the habit before it breaks our economy. His analysis examines the future of oil and the nature of our energy supply, revealing how governments, businesses, and individuals can meet the coming challenges with better solutions and innovations.