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Algae - A Slimey Solution to Climate Change?
The world’s appetite for Australian coal and gas is growing. Demand for energy may increase by as much as 40 percent by 2030. China alone is building the equivalent of Australia’s coal fired power system three times over each year.
The consensus is in, climate change is happening, and Australia has to prepare for the consequences. But how do we reduce our CO2 emissions rapidly and affordably? One method includes capturing CO2 as it is produced at existing coal-fired power stations and storing or processing it to prevent it reaching the atmosphere.
But will it be enough? How does it work? Can we even turn waste CO2 into a new fuel source? This event explores the process of biological solutions to carbon capture and storage including using algae bioreactors.
Presented by Free Range Science (RiAus)
Creative partner: MBD Energy
Event Details
Date:
Thursday 15 July, 2010
Time:
6.30pm – 8.00pm
Cost:
Free
Bookings:
Contact:
Lisa Bailey
Phone:
+61 8 7120 8605
Email:
lbailey@riaus.org.au
Website:
riaus.org.au/freerangescience
Location:
Craigs Royal Hotel
10 Lydiard Street South
Ballarat VIC 3350
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