> Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2011 09:16:55 +0100 > From: [email protected] > Subject: Invitation to TalkScience@BL-- Geoengineering our climate: Fixing > Earth's future? > To: [email protected] > > CRISIS-FORUM members may be interested in the upcoming discussion about > geoengineering at The British Library > > TalkScience@BL-- Geoengineering Our Climate: Fixing Earth’s Future? > > A discussion with Professor Tim Lenton > > 14 July, 2011, 18.20 – 20.30, The British Library (96 Euston Rd London NW1 > 2DB) > > > Professor Tim Lenton, Professor of Earth Systems Science at the University of > Exeter will introduce the subject, followed by a discussion among the > audience. > > The provocative title aims to stimulate discussion on the following questions: > > ** Why are scientists considering geoengineering proposals to tackle climate > change? > > ** Geoengineering proposals that range from mirrors in space to ocean > fertilisation are being considered, but what is actually feasible? > > ** Is there a tipping point for Earth’s climate when geoengineering will no > longer be an option? > > ** Do we know enough about Earth Systems to implement a solution that could > have lasting consequences? > > TalkScience@bl is a quarterly café scientifique series where an expert > provides a short, yet provocative introduction, followed by a discussion > amongst an informed audience. These events are for researchers from academia > and industry, policymakers, research funders, publishers, and all those with > a stake in science. > > This event is £5, booking is required - please reserve your place by visiting > our box office. > http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=AGENCY_NAME&organ_val=org_id&pid=7026869 > > Refreshments are provided > > > > Please do forward on to any colleagues that you think might be interested. > Please email Dr. Johanna Kieniewicz (British Library Environmental Sciences > Research Officer) or [email protected], with any enquires about this event. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "geoengineering" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/geoengineering?hl=en.
