peaknik

plural peakniks

1. neologismOne who believes that the peak oil point is approaching.

   Many of the new, nontraditional preparedness converts are “Peakniks,” Mr. Rawles said, referring to adherents of the “Peak 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.

   2008 April 6, Alex Williams, “Duck and Cover: It’s the New Survivalism”, in The New York Times, →ISSN

   Synonyms: peakist