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Net Zero, Negative Emissions Tech, and the Tooth Fairy

Ticket Information

  • Free Admission

Dates

  • Fri 1 Nov 2024, 5:30pm

Restrictions

All Ages

Civilization is facing "peak everything"—from energy to resources—and climate change is just one symptom of these broader challenges. Here in New Zealand, we are not immune to the effects of these global threats. These issues stem from biophysical realities we’ve long ignored, now manifesting as planetary boundaries we are reaching. These limits to growth were first brought to our attention in the 1970s.

We often take energy for granted, without realizing just how much our modern lives are dominated by fossil fuels. In this talk, Mike Joy will introduce the concept of "energy slaves" and explore how we must adapt to living without them. He will also explain the crucial concept of Energy Returned on Energy Invested (EROI), which is in decline—a development with serious implications for humanity. Mike will discuss the complexities of achieving net zero, the transition away from fossil fuels, and how energy density impacts this shift, while exploring the possibilities for New Zealand’s energy transition.

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