Amory Lovins: A 40-year plan for energy

http://www.ted.com 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.

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[tvsinesperanto]

What's your point? Are you saying oil companies like Exxon Mobil aren't some of the most profitable companies in the world?

According the 2012 Fortune 500 list of most profitable companies, Exxon Mobil & Chevron rank 1 & 2 & they've both been in the top 3 for many years.

These companies make tens of billions in profits each year, routinely pay zero income tax, yet receive billions in subsidies at the same time.

I stand by my statement. Subsidies for these companies is a sad joke.

[lazygamerz]

He says buildings, not "houses". He may be boring, and not good at talking to the lowest common denominator, but he's not wrong.

[Giovanni Foulmouth]

What's with the complete disregard for wave, tidal, geothermal and LFTR? very disappointed :(

[Giovanni Foulmouth]

That's why we shouldn't burn them, as you said they have far more important applications and they're gonna run out ;)

[Luca Gattoni-Celli]

That sounded like a lot of buzzwords.

[Miguel De Rojas]

what program is used to make that presentation? Anyone?

[Skibum Willy]

In “Occupying Chairlifts” a simple rule tweak on inheritance ends up changing the direction and purpose of modern human life! Here’s a fair way to transition forward to where we’re rewarded for cooperating and creating instead of competing and conquering.

It's something specific we can demand. If this isnt the best answer, at least we’re thinking about what might be. Are we really just this close to having it work right?

Oh yeah, it's a Ski movie! “Occupying Chairlifts” on Youtube!

[lafemmefatalle]

So all we need to do.. is get Big Oil to sit down and shut up. Right?

[Xaduurv]

I'm throwing money at the screen but nothing's happening!

[Guadalupe Isadro]

Subsidies are gov lingo for CORPORATE WELFARE!!!

Tax breaks are just keeping more of what you make. We should all be for tax breaks (except for the 2/3 of corporations who don't pay a FIT). And we should all vehemently oppose subsidies.