Changes, Challenges and Choices — Speakers on February 4
Module 1: A Wake Up Call
Class 2: Energy
As scientists and engineers tackle the problems presented by declining energy resources, thinking 'outside the box' has become more important than ever.
Take a look at how an Idaho electrical engineer proposes to replace petroleum-based asphalt roads with linear solar collectors to power half of the nation's electrical needs and reduce green house gas emissions by the same amount.
In this short video, Solar Roadways, inventor Scott Brusaw demonstrates his prototype of the world’s first solar-powered highway on a parking lot in the small community of Sagle, Idaho.
Speakers
Energy - February 4
Joseph Caggiano, Senior Consultant for Technology Projects, Chevron Energy Technology Company, will outline the capacity of traditional sources of fossil fuels and electricity, and look at current energy trends in California. .
Mark Z. Jacobson, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Director of the Atmosphere/Energy Program at Stanford University, will examine the potential of alternative energy sources and barriers to their adoption.
Jamie Tuckey, Communications Director of Marin Energy Authority, will discuss efforts to increase the availability of renewable energy in Marin County.
Napollo Gomez-Somer, Energy Upgrade Specialist, Ecology Action, will present ways in which individuals and organizations can reduce energy usage and switch to renewable sources.
Topics of the day
- The energy landscape across the country and in California, including the latest results from the state's bi-annual energy assessment.
- The potential and limitations of alternative energy sources.
- Greening Marin's energy supply.
Classes in Module 4: It's Up to Us!
April 21, 2012: ABC’s of Governance and Social Change
April 28, 2012: Land Use
May 5, 2012: Transportation
Classes in Module 3: Trashing the Planet
March 24, 2012: Waste
March 31, 2012: Plastics and Toxins
Classes in Module 2: Nature's Capital — Ecosystem Services
February 25, 2012: The Air We Breathe — There is no Substitute!
March 3, 2012: Food and Soil – Nourishing Ourselves and the Planet
March 10, 2012: It's All About Water
Classes in Module 1: A Wake Up Call
January 28, 2012: Introduction to Sustainability
February 4, 2012: Energy
February 11, 2012: Climate Volatility
Learn more about the 2012 Seminar Series.
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