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Geography/STEM: Latest Developments in Carbon Capture with Professor Nem Vaughan from University of East Anglia
March 23 @ 15:35 - 16:20
In this Geography/STEM session, Nem Vaughan, Professor of Climate Change in the School of Environmental Sciences at University of East Anglia, will run an interactive talk for students on Latest Developments in Carbon Capture.
Professor Nem Vaughan will introduce the ways we can capture the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and help to reduce the impacts of climate change. In a mix of lecture and seminar style interaction you will think through the advantages and disadvantages of two very different ways of capturing carbon from the atmosphere. Then together we’ll think critically about how these carbon capture methods could be used to help reach net zero emissions. We’ll consider the risks and benefits of having these methods available – do they reduce the motivation to act on our greenhouse gas emissions? Do they become a tool for greenwashing? Or are they a valuable tool to tackle the impacts of climate change? You’ll gain unique insight into the latest science on this topic and the urgent challenges facing national policymakers.
Lecturer Profile: Professor Nem Vaughan
Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. There is no charge to take part.
As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.
Suitable for: All 16+ pre-university students. Student groups as well as students and teachers joining individually are very welcome.
Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to consider the topic in advance and questions they have. Students can also think about questions about studying at university level.
The IT Setup: The event will be run on Zoom and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the speaker via typed comments and questions and/or via a microphone. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.
Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part in this event, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below: