How can human civilization stop fossil fuels from causing further climate change and global warming?
The only way, argues physicist Myles Allen, is by achieving Geological Net Zero — where for every tonne of carbon dioxide generated from fossil fuels, one tonne is permanently restored to the solid earth.
The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions welcomes Allen Monday, May 29, from 10 to 11 a.m. PDT for this free presentation on “Geological Net Zero: How we will stop fossil fuels from causing global warming”.
Allen’s presentation will be followed by a Q&A. Light refreshments served in person.
The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions is proudly sponsoring the event in partnership with UVic Research and Innovation, the Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium, and Environment and Climate Change Canada.
About Myles Allen:
Described by the BBC as “the physicist behind Net Zero,” since the early 1990s Allen has been studying how human activities and natural drivers contribute to changes in global climate and weather. He first proposed the concept of a global carbon budget in 2005 and is a long-time contributor to the IPCC, including being a Coordinating Lead Author of its Special Report on 1.5 degrees. Allen is a Professor of Geosystem Science at the University of Oxford and Director of the Oxford Net Zero initiative.Allen argues that Geological Net Zero is surprisingly affordable but won’t be delivered by conventional policies like carbon taxes. He says it calls for a fundamental rethink of the role and obligations of the fossil fuel industry itself.
Event Details
Date:
Monday, May 29, 2023
Time:
10 to 11 a.m. PDT
Venue:
In person: University Club, West Campus Rd., University of Victoria
Click the link to join the meeting at the scheduled time: HERE
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