Twilight in the Desert Twilight in the Desert Twilight in the Desert: The Coming Saudi Oil Shock and the World Economy is a book by American investment banker Matthew Simmons. The text was initially published on June 10, 2005 by John Wiley & Sons. The book focuses on the petroleum industry of Saudi Arabia and posits that this country is approaching—or already at—its peak oil output and cannot substantially increase its oil production. —Review on theoildrum.com Simmons' prediction of rising oil prices made in "Twilight in the Desert" led to a bet with "New York Times" columnist John Tierney in August 2005. The two
Tanami Desert is classified as an interim Australian bioregion, comprising . According to government commissions, the Tanami desert is uniquely "one of the most important biological areas to be found in Australia particularly as it provides refuge for several of Australia's rare and endangered species." The species that are found include: Significant bird species include: There are several mines in the Tanami Desert including: The Tanami Desert is a Kukatja and Walpiri country. The Tjurabalan live at the edge of the desert. In July 2012, of the desert area (38% of the total bioregion) was declared an indigenous protected area or conservation