MORE AND MORE AND MORE An All-Consuming History of Energy

Narrator Richard Trinder's vocal tone and nuances mirror the author's attitude toward his topic: open-minded, but with an edge of skepticism, even dry sarcasm. The topic is the widespread misunderstanding of resource use. Fressoz argues that the popular idea of "energy transition"--totally switching from one source of energy to another--is fundamentally false. Newer resources don't replace, but are added to, the use of older ones--which results in the unsustainable consumption of "more and more and more." Trinder's voice is serviceable, and his brisk, precise presentation helps move the listener through a heavy load of technical facts and statistics. He is a competent and mostly companionable guide through this sometimes challenging but important--and often disturbing--text. W.M. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2025]