peaknik

peaknik
 n.β€” Β«Many of the new, nontraditional preparedness converts are β€œPeakniks,” Mr. Rawles said, referring to adherents of the β€œPeak Oil” theory. This concept holds that the world will soon, or has already, reached a peak in oil production, and that coming supply shortages might threaten society.Β» β€”β€œDuck and Cover: It’s the New Survivalism” by Alex Williams New York Times Apr. 6, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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