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Hypothetical energy crisis for think tank forum

Friday, 21 July 2006

A global warming-fuelled energy crisis is the hypothetical scenario for a public event hosted by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide this Sunday, 23 July.

The (SOS) event will see , , and a panel of scientific experts tasked with finding solutions to this politically charged potential disaster in the year 2010.

Up for debate will be some contentious options - a new natural gas-fuelled or nuclear power station - along
with some more offbeat solutions.

Professor Schneider, from Stanford ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ in California, is internationally recognised as a leading expert in atmospheric research and its implications for environment and society.

The event will be facilitated by Advertiser Editor Melvin Mansell. Other speakers are:

• is Director of the Centre for Biomedical Engineering at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide. He has won numerous awards including in 2004 a Tall Poppy Award and the Premier's SA Great Award in Science and Technology for outstanding contributions to South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥.
• , ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide researcher, worked as a petroleum geologist in the oil industry

• is a Professor of Chemistry at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide. His interest in the future of humanity is covered in his book Challenged Earth: An Overview of Humanity's Stewardship of Earth.
• is a lecturer in Geology and Geophysics in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide. His research focuses on understanding the evolution of continental crust.

This event will be held on Sunday 23 July, 3-4.30pm, , Kintore Avenue, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide. It is supported by the Adelaide Thinkers in Residence program. It is free but booking is essential through Venue Tix on 8225 8888 or online at

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