Author David Goodstein’s lecture explores

He warns of an energy crisis and the shortcomings of alternative fuels in talk at Cal Poly; some in the audience wanted more on how to avoid maximum oil usage

A renowned author and physicist warned a packed audience at Cal Poly

Goodstein, vice provost and professor of physics at Caltech, is famed for his 2004 book, “Out of Gas: The End of the Age of Oil,” which The New York Times Book Review named as one of its “100 Notable Books of the Year.”

His visit to Cal Poly comes as local gas prices are heading toward $3.50 a gallon.

San Luis Obispo Tribune