Fifty years ago, Amory Lovins published “Energy Strategy: The Road Not Taken,” a groundbreaking essay in Foreign Affairs that challenged the status quo national policy of more oil, more gas and more nuclear. Lovins differentiated between “hard” and “soft” energy, with the latter focused on renewables rather than fossil fuels, a lower cost system that would also foster energy and national security, reduce air pollution and greenhouse gases and decentralize the country’s supply system. Over the following decades, Lovins came to be known and renowned around the world for his research, writing and prognostications. Join Lovins and the Sustainable Systems Research Foundation at a reception and public talk. Tickets are free but a donation is requested. Please visit. Amory's talk will also be livestreamed. Details to follow. Wrigley Building, Santa Cruz. Go HERE for tickets.