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Energy, behavior, and climate: Many answers, no miracles

BP CEO Tony Hayward Discusses the Harsh Realities at MITEI Colloquium
Tony Hayward takes questions from the audience after his lecture.
Tony Hayward takes questions from the audience after his lecture.
Justin Knight

At an MITEI colloquium on Oct. 29, Tony Hayward, CEO of BP and a member of MITEI’s external advisory board, pointed out “the harsh realities” of the world energy situation. First, there is no magic solution. Second, energy conservation is the most immediate and cost-effective tactic. Third, government involvement is needed to resolve the global energy/climate dilemma.

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