M. King Hubbert

M. King Hubbert was an American geophysicist known for his work on oil production and resource depletion. He developed the "Hubbert Curve," which predicts that oil production in a region follows a bell-shaped curve: initially rising, peaking, and then declining as resources become scarce. Hubbert emphasized the importance of understanding these patterns for sustainable resource management and the economic implications of finite natural resources. His ideas raised awareness about the limits of fossil fuels, influencing discussions on energy policy and environmental conservation, particularly as concerns about climate change and reliance on non-renewable resources grow.