Lives per Gallon
The true cost of America's addiction to oil: massive healthcare costs to combat air pollution effecting millions and the military cost of defending oil supplies.
Terry talks about his book Lives per Gallon, which examines the true cost of America’s addiction to oil. The price of gasoline does not reflect substantial external costs. These include massive healthcare costs to combat air pollution effecting millions and, arguably, the military cost of defending oil supplies. WATCH 
About Terry Tamminen
Terry Tamminen was California State Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Chief Environmental Policy Advisor from 2003-2007. During his tenure Tamminen helped launch some of the most successful sustainable energy initiatives in US history. He is a former director of the Environment Now Foundation in Santa Monica, and is founder of the Santa Monica BayKeeper. He also co-founded the Frank G. Wells Environmental Law Clinic at the UCLA’s School of Law. Watch other videos from Terry Tamminen:
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Lessons from the Past
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On Leadership
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