Photo: #Emory Lovins is co-author of the book "Winning the Oil Endgame."
Larger view
Emory Lovins is co-author of the book "Winning the Oil Endgame." (Courtesy of oilendgame.com)

Audio

MPR News
Radio

Listen Now

On Air

Midday

Schedule

Shortcuts
Hourly Newscast
Hosts
Station Map

Other Radio Streams from MPR

Classical MPR
Radio Heartland

Services

A plan to wean the U.S. off oil in four decades

Broadcast: Midday, 12/18/2006, 12:06 p.m.

Listen to program

Experimental physicist and longtime renewable energy proponent Amory Lovins says the U.S. can zero out its oil usage by the 2040s. And Lovins claims it can happen without much help from the government. He explained how in a speech Dec. 4 at the Commonwealth Club of California.

More from MPR

Resources

Your Voice




Related Topics



Become a Sponsor

Most Shared

  1. Payment shift makes rough waters for charter schools
  2. Builders prepare for stricter rules on lead paint
  3. Schmidt Brewery to sell pristine spring water
  4. Historical Society seeking applicants for $7M in grants
  5. John Hope Bryant on leading with love

Latest News & Features


News Cut

with Bob Collins

In The Spotlight

  • Sound Learning

    Looking for ways to ensure your students are doing quality research from credible sources? Sound Learning is a launching point to Minnesota Public Radio's content on the Web.

  • The Current Music Blog

    Your daily note for good music, news and pop culture. With attempted jokes.