Dartmouth Events

Global Energy Trends and Transition

Jones Seminar on Science, Technology, and Society with Michael Webber, Josey Centennial Professor in Energy Resources, U Texas at Austin

Thursday, September 29, 2022
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Spanos Auditorium, Cummings Hall
Intended Audience(s): Public
Categories: Lectures & Seminars

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Meeting ID: 943 2131 1230
Passcode: 498341

The worldwide energy sector is going through dramatic shifts in energy demand, end-uses, and sources. Population growth and economic growth are driving up total demand. Industrialization, urbanization, electrification and motorization are changing how we use energy. And a policy push for domestic, low-carbon and renewable fuels is changing our sources of energy. At the same time, we are entering an era where markets, technologies and policies are enabling dramatic increases in US production of oil, gas, wind, solar and bioenergy that is affecting global economies, the environment, and our national security posture. In parallel, our energy and information sectors are merging to form smarter energy systems and more energy-intensive information systems.

For this talk, Dr. Webber will give an entertaining and big-picture overview of global energy trends mixed in with humorous anecdotes, historical snippets, and unexpected examples that will give a surprising look into the future of energy. 

For more information, contact:
Ashley Parker

Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.