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A 40-year plan for energy - Amory Lovins

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In this intimate talk filmed at TED's offices, energy innovator Amory Lovins shows how to get the US off oil and coal by 2050, $5 trillion cheaper, with no Act of Congress, led by business for profit. The key is integrating all four energy-using sectors—and four kinds of innovation.

In his talk, Armory Lovins says that we need to reinvent fire. What does this metaphor represent? Explain what the new fire is and how will it make us safe, secure, healthy, and durable.

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