Join the debate on Wednesday 28 April 2010 from 7pm to 8.30pm
Find us at Sheffield Hallam University
Furnival Building Room 9130 Arundel Street S1 1WB (view map:
http://www.shu.ac.uk/visit/plancity.html )
register now and submit your questions: http://new.solar-active.com/debate/register/
Find us at Sheffield Hallam University
Furnival Building Room 9130 Arundel Street S1 1WB (view map:
http://www.shu.ac.uk/visit/plancity.html ) register now and submit your questions:
http://new.solar-active.com/debate/register/
Nuclear power pros and cons debated. Can the UK meet its carbon reduction targets, provide a secure, affordable and safe energy supply and create sustainable local/regional jobs in Sheffield/South Yorkshire? The facts, figures and evidence presented by both sides of the argument in order for one to make an informed opinion on how to secure our energy resources.
Format of debate:- Introduction - Setting the Context of the Debate - presentations - Questions from audience to focus on the following themes:- • UK carbon reduction targets • Affordability • Economics • Safety/health & security • Local/regional employment.
Introductions
Dr Malcolm Denman - Associate Lecturer – Dept of Engineering and Mathematics – Sheffield Hallam University
Lecturer, researcher and energy consultant with over 30 years experience. Chairman of the South Yorkshire Environment and Energy Management Group.
Moderator
David Garlovsky - MD of Solar-Active (Schools & Homes Energy Education Project Ltd.), and Recovery Insulation Ltd.
Setting the Context of the Debate
Andew Smith - Energy Strategist
Why nuclear power needs to be part of UK energy mix
Michael Bayley - Sheffield Omega Group
Nuclear Power installations proposed for the UK - economics [+costs of decommissioning], safety, nuclear weapons, nuclear myths, sustainable electricity and the nuclear option.
Sean Morris - NFLA [Nuclear Free Local Authorities] Secretary (Principal Policy and Research Officer).
Waste is not the Issue!
Dr Russell Hand – Reader & Deputy Faculty Director of Learning and Teaching, Faculty of Engineering - University of Sheffield
Nuclear Power the Philosophers Stone: the answer to all things?
John Grant BA(Hons), MSc, MPhil – Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Development and Society, Sheffield Hallam University
-------------------------------------------------------
Solar-Active (Schools & Homes Energy Education Project Ltd.) is the primary organisation to co-ordinate the debate, in collaboration with environmental organisations and individuals in South Yorkshire. The venue is being provided by Sheffield Hallam University.
Format of debate:- Introduction - Setting the Context of the Debate - presentations - Questions from audience to focus on the following themes:- • UK carbon reduction targets • Affordability • Economics • Safety/health & security • Local/regional employment.
Introductions
Dr Malcolm Denman - Associate Lecturer – Dept of Engineering and Mathematics – Sheffield Hallam University
Lecturer, researcher and energy consultant with over 30 years experience. Chairman of the South Yorkshire Environment and Energy Management Group.
Moderator
David Garlovsky - MD of Solar-Active (Schools & Homes Energy Education Project Ltd.), and Recovery Insulation Ltd.
Setting the Context of the Debate
Andew Smith - Energy Strategist
Why nuclear power needs to be part of UK energy mix
Michael Bayley - Sheffield Omega Group
Nuclear Power installations proposed for the UK - economics [+costs of decommissioning], safety, nuclear weapons, nuclear myths, sustainable electricity and the nuclear option.
Sean Morris - NFLA [Nuclear Free Local Authorities] Secretary (Principal Policy and Research Officer).
Waste is not the Issue!
Dr Russell Hand – Reader & Deputy Faculty Director of Learning and Teaching, Faculty of Engineering - University of Sheffield
Nuclear Power the Philosophers Stone: the answer to all things?
John Grant BA(Hons), MSc, MPhil – Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Development and Society, Sheffield Hallam University
-------------------------------------------------------
Solar-Active (Schools & Homes Energy Education Project Ltd.) is the primary organisation to co-ordinate the debate, in collaboration with environmental organisations and individuals in South Yorkshire. The venue is being provided by Sheffield Hallam University.
Homepage:
