Capturing CO2 Out of Thin Air at an Industrial Scale

Event Date
2008-11-24 15:00

Location
Science B 146, University of Calgary

Description
Energy and Environmental Systems 2008 Seminar Series

Presenter/Speaker
David Keith, University of Calgary

Are Bees Declining and If So Why?

Event Date
2008-11-12 02:00

Location
Oslo Room, Olympic Volunteer Centre, north end of McMahon Stadium, Calgary

Description
Emeritus Association Speakers' Series

Presenter/Speaker
Ralph Cartar, Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences and the Natural Science Program

What Role Can Bioenergy Play in Canada/US Relations? A Life Cycle Based Evaluation

Event Date
2008-10-20 15:00

Location
Science B 146, University of Calgary

Description
Energy and Environmental Systems 2008 Seminar Series

Presenter/Speaker
Heather MacLean, University of Toronto

Bio-energy with CO2 Capture: Indirect Mitigation and Its Implications for Evolving Oil Markets

Event Date
2008-09-29 15:00

Location
Science B 146, University of Calgary

Description
Energy and Environmental Systems 2008 Seminar Series

Presenter/Speaker
Jamie Rhodes, Carnegie Mellon University

CO2 emission rates: per country

http://www.breathingearth.net/

A simple but powerful visualization: Breathing Earth. A map of the earth showing CO2 emissions, births, and deaths—by country—in real-time.

Global Energy Perspective: Scientific Challenges in Sustainable Energy Technology

Event Date
2008-04-17 19:30
Location
MacEwan Ballroom, third floor MacEwan Student Centre
Description
Dr. Nathan Lewis has served as the Principal Investigator of the Beckman Institute Molecular Materials Resource Center at Caltech since 1992. His presentation will describe and evaluate the challenges – technical, political and economic – involved with widespread adoption of renewable energy technologies.

Presenter/Speaker
Nathan Lewis, the George L. Argyros Professor of Chemistry, California Institute of Technology
Tickets
Free but reserve a seat: iseeespk@ucalgary.ca or call 210-9786

Climate Policy Failures: What Have We Learned?

Event Date
2008-03-20 19:30
Location
MacEwan Ballroom, third floor MacEwan Student Centre
Description
Dr. Mark Jaccard’s most recent book, Hot Air, co-authored by Jeffrey Simpson and Nic Rivers, is published by McClelland and Stewart. Lead author for policy in the upcoming Global Energy Assessment, his 2005 book, Sustainable Fossil Fuels, won the Donner Prize for best policy book in Canada. Dr. Jaccard will sign copies of his book during the reception.

Presenter/Speaker
Mark Jaccard, Professor of Research and Environmental Management, Simon Fraser University
Tickets
Free but reserve a seat: iseeespk@ucalgary.ca or call 210-9786

Next-Generation Solar Cell Technologies

Event Date
2008-03-17 12:00
Location
Science B 146
Description
ISEEE Energy and Enrironmental Systems Group presents the Energy and Environmental Systems 2008 Seminar Series

Presenter/Speaker
Curtis Berlinguette, Faculty of Science and ISEEE
For more info
http://www.ucalgary.ca/ees

Sustainability Open House

Event Date
2008-03-14 12:00
Location
MacHall Ballroom
Description
Exhibits and displays, speakers forum and panel discussion.

The Real Role of Conservation in Alberta's Energy Program

Event Date
2008-03-03 12:00
Location
Science B 146
Description
ISEEE Energy and Enrironmental Systems Group presents the Energy and Environmental Systems 2008 Seminar Series

Presenter/Speaker
Michael Wenig, Canadian Intitute of Resources Law
For more info
http://www.ucalgary.ca/ees

David Susuki

Dr. David Suzuki
Award-winning scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Ross Glen Hall - Centre for Continuous Learning
Mount Royal College

Seating available on a first come basis

Dr. Suzuki’s newest book: DAVID SUZUKI: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY is available at the Mount Royal College Bookstore. There will be a book signing after event.

Free parking in E1 and V1

Bing Thom/Michael Heeney lecture

February 12 from 5 to 7 pm - All welcome
Science Theaters 140/148 - University of Calgary

Consumable Waste

Kerry Harmer e-mailed me this link to an interesting design show happening in Edmonton. Registration is by February 29, with final submissions by May 1...

http://theideagroup.ca/consumablewaste/