Paul Roberts

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Paul Roberts

Topic

Can countries be energy independent or should they plan for energy interdependency as the way of the future?

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Paul Roberts

Journalist and Author, The End of Oil: On the edge of a Perilous New World

Paul Roberts is the author of the critically acclaimed book, The End of Oil: On the Edge of a Perilous New World, published by Houghton Mifflin in 2004. As a journalist since 1983, Paul has contributed regularly to various publications including: Harper’s Magazine, The New Republic, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, Outside Magazine, and has covered the timber industry, the auto industry, and the evolving world of energy.

A longtime observer of both business and environmental issues, Roberts writes and lectures frequently on the complex interplay of economics, technology, and the natural world.

Paul has also appeared regularly on national television and radio programs, including: CNN’s Lou Dobbs, PBS NewsHour, CBS Evening News, and on NPR’s Morning Edition, Weekend Edition, and Fresh Air. He currently lives in Washington State.

Research Areas

Economics, Technology, Environment

Awards
  • 2005 Finalist - New York Public Library Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism
  • 1999 Finalist - National Magazine Award
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