Industrial transformation away from fossil fuels - will not go as planned
Wednesday, September 13th, 4:00 PM
Emerson Alumni Hall, President’s Ballroom
*Limited reserved parking available in the O’Connell Center Lot (closest to the stadium) across from Emerson Alumni Hall. Look for signs and the parking attendant.
A walk in the light green – an unconventional solution set
Thursday, September 14th, 10:30 AM
Reitz Union Auditorium
Dr. Simon Michaux, Associate Professor of Geometallurgy, Circular Economy Solutions Unit, Geological Survey of Finland (simonmichaux.com). Dr. Michaux’s experience in mining and industrial recycling in the private sector, government, and academia and his enthusiasm for developing transformative solutions to complex global issues such as natural resource conservation has earned him international recognition. On Wednesday, Sept. 13th, (4:00 PM, Emerson Alumni Hall, President's Ballroom), Michaux asks logical, data-driven questions about the transition from fossil fuels to electricity. Based on mining capacities and mineral reserves, he challenges the belief that the transition can be accomplished anywhere near the time frame envisioned in current government policies in the US, Europe, and elsewhere. Based on similar considerations, he argues that industrial capacities and economies will need to be radically reconfigured to deal with the mineral requirements of the transition and beyond and that the reconfiguration process has to start now. On Thursday, Sept. 14th, (10:30 AM, Reitz Union Auditorium), Michaux will share his ideas for a healthy planet and economy and is eager to hear yours.
For those unable to attend in person, please see the links to the seminars below:
Wednesday, September 13th, 4:00 PM
https://ufl.zoom.us/j/96754428572?pwd=cmIrR0hydHFVZWNkNGRmdGp2eUdoQT09
Meeting ID: 967 5442 8572
Passcode: 311810
Wed.pdf
Thursday, September 14th, 10:30 AM
https://ufl.zoom.us/j/91458425968?pwd=MVJURU0ycGdYbVNrQ1IveXRLYTZKdz09
Meeting ID: 914 5842 5968
Passcode: 104194
Thu.pdf
The Big Issues Seminar Series was created in response to statewide faculty's desire to adapt their teaching, research, and extension programming to address daunting global issues that will impact crop production, distribution, consumption patterns, and healthy lifestyle choices. We have identified major themes, including Energy and Mineral Resources, Climate Change and the Carbon Economy, Diet and the Health Crisis, Data Applications and Ethics, and others, and are inviting well-known and respected forward-thinking speakers to engage us in this process. We are including a seminar series to serve as a forum for the future of agriculture that will be open to all. We have asked our speakers to present their view of the limits of growth, identify opportunities, and guide discussions that will inspire us to develop tools and applications for resilient systems and prepare future leaders for an increasingly complex future.