So says Nate Hagens, a writer, educator and energy analyst who will speak in Sebastopol Wednesday night.
A more rational and comprehensive way of thinking about and measuring all forms of energy consumption, Hagens suggests, would be to focus on calories, which offers a stark contrast between what is needed and what is actually used.
Hagens will summarize his analysis in a presentation at 7 pm June 1st at the Sebastopol Grange. Find event details here.