"The Long Emergency" is a term coined by author James Howard Kunstler to describe the ongoing challenges and crises resulting from peak oil, climate change, and economic instability. It suggests that society will face prolonged difficulties as resources become scarcer and the impacts of environmental degradation intensify. This concept emphasizes the need for communities to adapt to a future with less reliance on fossil fuels and to rethink urban planning, transportation, and food production. The idea is that these changes will not be short-lived but will require sustained efforts over many years to create a more resilient society.