Ever wondered how we got where we are? Where we’re headed?

This video explores the history of our dependence on fossil fuels. And it points out that whether we’re proactive or not, the future is going to be a post-carbon world.

Preparing will mean that we’re ready to transition into an economy not utterly dependent on finite fossil fuel deposits. Not preparing will mean a bleak future as the economy is disrupted by empty gas tanks and dead power plants.

“One way or the other, we’re in for the ride of a lifetime.”

Matt Johnson has lived in the Washington area since 2007. He has a Master’s in Planning from the University of Maryland and a BS in Public Policy from Georgia Tech. He lives in Dupont Circle. He’s a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners, and is an employee of the Montgomery County Department of Transportation. His views are his own and do not represent those of his employer.