Amory Lovins: A 50-year plan for energy [TED Talks VIDEO, 27:04]

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[This one is for Carol Lewellen!] 

TED2012, filmed March 2012, posted May 2012

Amory Lovins: A 50-year plan for energy 

In this intimate talk filmed at TED's offices, energy theorist Amory Lovins lays out the steps we must take to end the world's dependence on oil (before we run out). Some changes are already happening -- like lighter-weight cars and smarter trucks -- but some require a bigger vision.

In his new book, "Reinventing Fire," Amory Lovins shares ingenious ideas to for the next era of energy. 

Link: <http://www.ted.com/talks/amory_lovins_a_50_year_plan_for_energy.html>