In 2003 as part of the government’s global strategy to address climate change, the Energy White Paper set the target of a 60% reduction in UK emissions of CO2 by 2050 following recommendations from the Royal Commission of Environmental Pollution. Increased energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy are the key mechanisms suggested to achieve this. Fossil fuels will remain the dominant energy source in the UK for a number of decades and methods to manage the associated carbon emissions are fundamental to the UK’s transition towards a sustainable energy economy. This seminar will address increasing concerns over climate change and emphasise how important it is to achieve an energy system which is environmentally sustainable, socially acceptable and meets energy needs securely and affordably.

Benefits of attending:
> REVIEW recent developments in policy
> EXPLORE revolutionary new capture and sequestration concepts
> HIGHLIGHT novel technologies and methods for capturing and storing carbon dioxide
> IDENTIFY opportunities for collaborative research and partnerships between industry and academia

Registration required:

Yes

Free:

Yes