“The doomsayers of the 1970s were wrong about how quickly the world would run out of oil, but not about the dangers that hydrocarbon consumption posed to the global environment, especially with respect to climate change.”

Timothy Noah is an American journalist and essayist. He is known for his incisive political commentary and cultural criticism, particularly in *The New Yorker*, where he explored issues like inequality, media bias, and the American political landscape. His work often blends sharp analysis with accessible prose, making complex topics more engaging for a broad audience.