EES Departmental Seminar: The Energy Transition and Greening of Nova Scotia
Dr. Grant Wach
Professor
Earth and Environmental Sciences, Dalhousie University
Title: The Energy Transition and Greening of Nova Scotia
Abstract: This lecture will present an overall picture of the ‘greening’ of Atlantic Canada provinces, review the vision for the energy future, and highlight opportunities to improve energy sustainability in the region. With energy costs spiking around the world, the recent Polar Vortex crippling North America, the Energy Transition is very important for Nova Scotia Access to energy has been recognized by The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) as “critical for assuring quality of life”. At present 80 per cent of the energy usage in the UNECE region is fossil-fuel based. Many countries are reliant on non-renewable sources for their energy security and economic well-being, yet there is a growing global urgency to transition to a more sustainable energy future with increased dependence on renewable energy sources, improved energy efficiency, and reduced global carbon emissions. Nova Scotia is in a unique position to become a green energy powerhouse, with reduced dependence on fossil fuels and to help lead Canada, and the World, in the transition to clean energy.
Time
Location
Milligan Room, B-8007 8th Floor Biology/EES wing of the LSC
Additional Information
Meet the lecturer: FREE COFFEE and COOKIES in B-3078 at 10:45 am before the lecture