BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//U3A Communities - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:U3A Communities X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://u3acommunities.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for U3A Communities REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T233000 DTSTAMP:20260323T113416Z CREATED:20260323T113416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T113416Z UID:59229-1774432800-1774481400@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:WASTE AND CLIMATE CHANGE 10am-11.30am Wed 25 March DESCRIPTION:Modern consumer society is currently trapped in a “take-make-waste” cycle\, with the average person in the UK generating 620kg of waste annually—a figure contributing to 5.5% of the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions. This crisis is driven by an economic model where it is often cheaper to replace items than to fix them\, leading to a projected 70% increase in global waste by 2050. To prevent this refuse from flooding landfills and the environment\, urgent regulation is needed to transition toward a circular economy. By prioritizing the repair\, reuse\, refurbishment\, and recycling of goods\, we can break the link between economic growth and environmental degradation. URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/waste-and-climate-change-10am-11-30am-wed-25-march/ CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://u3acommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/earthorbit900.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T113000 DTSTAMP:20260224T205655Z CREATED:20260224T205655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T205655Z UID:52746-1772013600-1772019000@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:Regenerative Agriculture and Climate Change DESCRIPTION:Regenerative agriculture reduces carbon emissions making the soil more resistant to climate change. However\, the takeup is slow due to costs and the need to learn new farming practices. URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/regenerative-agriculture-and-climate-change/ CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://u3acommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/climate-change-2063240_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T113000 DTSTAMP:20260222T210747Z CREATED:20260222T210747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T210747Z UID:52279-1772013600-1772019000@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:Regenerative Agriculture 10.00-11.30am Wed 25 Feb DESCRIPTION:Regenerative agriculture reduces carbon emissions making the soil more resistant to climate change. However\, the takeup is slow due to costs and the need to learn new farming practices. URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/regenerative-agriculture-10-00-11-30am-wed-25-feb/ CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://u3acommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Earth.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T113000 DTSTAMP:20260124T202941Z CREATED:20260124T202941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T202941Z UID:44429-1769594400-1769599800@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:WATER SUPPLY AND CLIMATE CHANGE DESCRIPTION:Global water consumption has risen significantly due to population growth and industrial expansion. Currently\, 75% of the global population resides in countries classified as water-insecure\, and 50% of the world’s population experiences severe water scarcity for at least one month per year. Furthermore\, pollution frequently renders water unsafe for consumption. Climate change is exacerbating water stress through desertification and shifting weather patterns. Parts of the UK are projected to face water shortages by 2050. \nWhat actions are being taken to safeguard water supply against climate change? \nIan Hawker \n  URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/water-supply-and-climate-change/ CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://u3acommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Earth-edited.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T113000 DTSTAMP:20251121T190917Z CREATED:20251121T190917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T190917Z UID:24815-1764151200-1764156600@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:HUMAN MIGRATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE DESCRIPTION:Human migration driven by climate change goes back millions years. It continues today in far greater numbers as the Earth warms to +2C by 2050 and +3C beyond 2100. Countries need to cooperate to avoid conflict. \nianhawker101@gmail.com URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/human-migration-and-climate-change/ CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://u3acommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/climate-change-2063240_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T113000 DTSTAMP:20251018T082037Z CREATED:20251018T082037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T082037Z UID:14936-1761127200-1761132600@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:CLIMATE CHANGE\, BIODIVERSITY & ECOSYSTEMS DESCRIPTION:Biodiversity is a measure all living things on Earth & their interconnection (animals\, plants…). Population of living things has declined by 69% globally since 1970 due to climate change\, pollution and loss of habitat. But we rely upon biodiversity for food\, clean air and water. We describe the UK and global response to this crisis. \nianhawker101@gmail.com URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/climate-change-biodiversity-ecosystems/ CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://u3acommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/freepik__the-style-is-modern-and-it-is-a-detailed-illustrat__84371.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T113000 DTSTAMP:20250919T114805Z CREATED:20250919T114805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T114805Z UID:10132-1758708000-1758713400@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:ADAPTING TO CLIMATE CHANGE DESCRIPTION:Global average temperatures are predicted to rise by 2C by 2050 and 2.6-2.9C by 2100. The impact includes increased heat deaths\, changing weather patterns\, and pressure on water supply and agriculture. We examine the expected changes and UK government response to date. URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/adapting-to-climate-change/ CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://u3acommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/climate-change-2063240_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250827T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250827T113000 DTSTAMP:20250821T125801Z CREATED:20250821T125801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T125801Z UID:9944-1756288800-1756294200@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:HUMAN MIGRATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE 10am Wed 27 Aug DESCRIPTION:Over the past million years human migration has been largely driven by climate change. Since the industrial revolution green house has emissions have resulted in human generated climate change. Average global temperature have risen to 1.4C above pre-industrial levels\, with a projected rise of 2.5-2.9C by 2100. This will generate an estimated >1 billion climate migrants (external & internal) mainly from poorer equatorial countries. A managed population retreat to cooler northern countries is needed to minimise conflict. \nianhawker101@gmail.com \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85308474844?pwd=zbCVKQeCoeNgZwKnMw6PIDrjVs0VbI.1 \nMeeting ID: 853 0847 4844\nPasscode: Saturn URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/human-migration-and-climate-change-10am-wed-27-aug/ CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://u3acommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/globalheating900.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250723T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250723T113000 DTSTAMP:20250717T133130Z CREATED:20250717T133130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T133130Z UID:9700-1753264800-1753270200@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:UK CLIMATE IN TRANSITION DESCRIPTION:The UK climate is undergoing a significant transition driven by global climate change. We are seeing hotter dryer summers\, with more frequent heat waves impacting health. Also warmer wetter winters increasing flooding and affecting agriculture cycles. Associated with these changes is coastal erosion\, sea level rise and more wildfires. Government lead climate mitigation and adaptation actions are becoming more urgent. In its July report the Climate Change Committee produced a list of top 10 recommendations for consideration by the government. We review these issues and discuss the way forward. \nian hawker101@gmail.com URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/uk-climate-in-transition/ CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://u3acommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/climate-change-2063240_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T113000 DTSTAMP:20250619T105526Z CREATED:20250619T105526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T105526Z UID:9526-1750845600-1750851000@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:THE OCEANS AND CLIMATE CHANGE DESCRIPTION:The oceans play a fundamental role in the Earth’s climate system. They cover about 71% of the planet’s surface and have a massive capacity to absorb and store heat and carbon dioxide (CO2​). This crucial function helps regulate global temperatures and mitigate the impacts of climate change. However\, increasing greenhouse gas emissions from human activities are significantly affecting the oceans\, leading to a range of concerning changes. \nIan Hawker \nianhawker101@gmail.com URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/the-oceans-and-climate-change-2/ CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://u3acommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Earth-edited.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250528T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250528T233000 DTSTAMP:20250522T175645Z CREATED:20250522T175645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T175645Z UID:9274-1748426400-1748475000@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:Climate Crisis and Artificial Intelligence DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is playing a crucial role in fighting climate change by providing advanced tools for monitoring\, predicting\, mitigating\, and adapting to its impacts. AI can analyze vast datasets from satellites\, weather stations\, and other sensors to improve climate models. AI optimizes the deployment\, management\, and integration of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power. However\, AI-powered processes can consume significant amounts of energy. It’s important to develop and implement AI solutions in an energy-efficient manner and ensure that the benefits of AI in combating climate change outweigh its own energy footprint. \nTopic: Climate Crisis Meeting\nTime: May 28\, 2025 10:00 AM London\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82178391392?pwd=v9xCxwsjE44Gf0bxS7nf6JJUKiCgjd.1 \nMeeting ID: 821 7839 1392\nPasscode: Saturn URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/climate-crisis-and-artificial-intelligence/ CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://u3acommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/network-8192962_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T113000 DTSTAMP:20250418T103855Z CREATED:20250418T103855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T103855Z UID:9024-1745402400-1745407800@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:Climate Crisis - Health and Climate Change DESCRIPTION:Climate change affects health directly through access to safe drinking water\, sufficient food and secure shelter. Global heat related deaths are increasing. Agriculture is stressed by extreme weather\, and tropical diseases such as dengue fever and malaria are moving north. What preparations are being made? What about vaccines & treatment? Is there a plan? URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/climate-crisis-health-and-climate-change/ CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://u3acommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/singularity300.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T113000 DTSTAMP:20250325T124334Z CREATED:20250320T163829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T124334Z UID:8804-1742983200-1742988600@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:Geoengineering And Climate Change DESCRIPTION:The Earth is currently heading for a global average temperature rise of 3C above pre-industrial levels by 2100+. This is because emissions of green house gases continue to increase. These temperatures will persist for 1000s years unless carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere at scale\, or the amount of sunlight reaching the planets surface reduced. Both these geoengineering methods carry unknown risks and require further research. \nianhawker101@gmail.com URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/geoengineering-and-climate-change/ CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://u3acommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Earth.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T113000 DTSTAMP:20250202T095230Z CREATED:20250202T095230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T095230Z UID:8366-1740564000-1740569400@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:CLIMATE TIPPING POINTS DESCRIPTION:Dr Chris Boulton\, University Of Exeter\, will present on Climate Tipping Points \nDate 10am Wed 26 Feb \nClimate tipping points\, where large sudden and often irreversible changes are expected under gradual climate change\, are a threat to the earth system. Here\, we explore the current understanding of tipping points through various case studies and learn about what models and observations can tell us about their predictability. We will also look ahead to the research that is being carried out in the field\, and to positive tipping points\, the concept of sudden social change\, to aid the global climate crisis. \nContact Ian Hawker \nianhawker101@gmail.com \nTopic: Climate Tipping points\nTime: Feb 26\, 2025 10:00 AM London\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85892644839?pwd=jtxGOgzkgRowrihbzbJ8iJ1OC79KU4.1 \nMeeting ID: 858 9264 4839\nPasscode: Saturn URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/climate-tipping-points/ CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://u3acommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Earth.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250122T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250122T113000 DTSTAMP:20250112T190355Z CREATED:20250109T194647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T190355Z UID:8234-1737540000-1737545400@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:CLEAN UK ENERGY BY 2030 DESCRIPTION:The UK government has set a target of 2030 to meet 100% clean energy demand. This includes a minimum of 95% of electricity generation from low carbon sources and maximum 5% of electricity generation from unabated gas. The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has agreed to meet the challenge and detailed plans will be announced later this year. The main elements of the transition to clean energy are Grid enhancement\, Planning reforms\, Renewable energy auctions and Flexibility and ‘dispatchable’ (turn on/off-able) clean power. \nWe discuss what this means in practice and the challenges ahead. \nIan Hawker \nianhawker101@gmail.com URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/clean-uk-energy-by-2030/ CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://u3acommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/climate-change-2063240_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T113000 DTSTAMP:20241118T164754Z CREATED:20241118T164501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T164754Z UID:7849-1732701600-1732707000@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:THE FUTURE OF ENERGY DESCRIPTION:The future of energy depends on four main factors solar\, batteries\, energy intelligence and China. Solar power is scalable and easy to install. Lithium-ion batteries provide the storage necessary to maintain steady customer supply at lower cost than alternative techologies. Energy intelligence is the ability to interconnect multiple energy sources whilst improving efficiency. This energy revolution is mostly financed by China. \nIan Hawker \nianhawker101@gmail.com URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/the-future-of-energy/ CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241023T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241023T113000 DTSTAMP:20241003T181536Z CREATED:20241003T181536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T181536Z UID:6473-1729677600-1729683000@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:WATER: HOW WE USE AND ABUSE IT DESCRIPTION:Water\, whether too much or too little around the globe is at the forefront of how the changing climate is affecting communities. How we use this precious resource is also impacted by the effects of weather to the extent of risking significant harm to our infrastructure systems. The talk by Dr Jane Sellwood will cover wastewater treatment\, drinking water treatment and the current national and global water issues and impact of the climate crisis. URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/water-how-we-use-and-abuse-it/ CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240925T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240925T113000 DTSTAMP:20240903T130909Z CREATED:20240903T130909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T130909Z UID:5961-1727258400-1727263800@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:CLIMATE CHANGE & TRANSPORTATION DESCRIPTION:Transport is a major contributor to climate change. The burning of fossil fuels in vehicles releases greenhouse gases\, primarily carbon dioxide\, into the atmosphere. Transport-related air pollution can have severe health consequences\, including respiratory diseases and premature death. Building roads and infrastructure can lead to habitat loss and fragmentation for wildlife. In this talk we examine how to reduce emissions for cars\, trucks\, planes and shipping. URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/climate-change-transportation/ CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240828T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240828T120000 DTSTAMP:20240817T200636Z CREATED:20240817T100849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240817T200636Z UID:5808-1724839200-1724846400@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:THE OCEANS AND CLIMATE CHANGE DESCRIPTION:Our oceans moderate climate change with 71% of the worlds surface is covered by oceans. These absorb 1/3 excess green house gas emissions from the atmosphere and capture 90% excess heat from the atmosphere. But the oceans are warming with ocean temperature increased by 0.9C since 1970\, leading to Arctic Ice Disintegration\, Antarctic Melting\, Sea Level Rise & Ocean Acidification. \nHow will this impact ocean food production? What about sea level rise? What can we do to mitigate and adapt to these effects? URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/the-oceans-and-climate-change/ CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240724T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240724T113000 DTSTAMP:20240711T202327Z CREATED:20240711T120910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T202327Z UID:5288-1721815200-1721820600@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:Adapting the UK to Climate Change DESCRIPTION:Continued release of greenhouse gases into the Earth’s atmosphere is pushing global average temperatures to 2C above pre-industrial levels by 2040 rising to 3C beyond 2100. We need to adapt to more extreme weather\, floods\, fires and sea level rise. In this talk we focus on the UK and consider how to adapt to climate change across 6 domains: water supply\, food security\, flooding\, extreme heat events\, public health\, nature biodiversity and wildfires. We also look at the effectiveness of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP3) published by the government in 2023. \n  URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/adapting-the-uk-to-climate-change/ CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T113000 DTSTAMP:20240613T183130Z CREATED:20240613T181715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T183130Z UID:5058-1719396000-1719401400@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:Climate Change Mitigation DESCRIPTION:Due to excessive greenhouse gas emissions the global average temperature of the Earth is predicted to rise by +3C above pre-industrial levels by 2100. Climate change will increase the frequency of extreme weather events and grow desertification\, affecting agriculture\, water supply and sea level rise. Equatorial regions will become largely uninhabitable leading to mass migration. How can emissions be reduced and what measures should be taken to adapt to the worst impacts? URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/climate-change-mitigation/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage ORGANIZER;CN="Ian Hawker":MAILTO:ianhawker101@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240522T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240522T120000 DTSTAMP:20240523T103936Z CREATED:20240512T155949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T103936Z UID:4760-1716373800-1716379200@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:100% renewable electricity for the UK. DESCRIPTION:The theme for today’s meeting was ‘100% renewable electricity for the UK’ \nFirst we started with a personal message concerning the future of our Climate Crisis group. \nDue to health issues I have decided to stop running this group. However\, this will not be the end of the Climate Crisis group. Ian Hawker has kindly agreed to take over my role. He unfortunately could not be present today\, but many of you will know Ian already. He has been at previous meetings and has done many talks within the U3A about Climate Change. Format and times of the meetings may change\, no doubt for the better! I hope to still be present at future meetings for a while. \nNext\, following on from our last meeting where we looked at updating Electricity Grids esp. the so called reconductoring idea and 100% renewable electricity grids\, we concentrated this time on developments specifically for the UK. As usual we watched and discussed 2 videos. \nThe first video looked at the idea of expanding the grid offshore….. \nOcean Electricity Grid. How do they do that? 14/4/24 \nThe second video looked at what we could do to increase renewable energy generation quickly so we can have 100% wind and solar. \n100% wind and solar is coming! 21/4/24 \nWe also had an interesting discussion about heat pumps with several people sharing their experiences (sometimes after using a heat pump for over 10 years!) Their experiences were positive! \nIt was a lively meeting! \nThe Zoom link for this meeting was emailed to all Climate Crisis subscribers approx. 1 week before the meeting. URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/100-renewable-electricity-for-the-uk/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://u3acommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/100-renewable.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240424T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240424T120000 DTSTAMP:20240425T195324Z CREATED:20240414T202327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T195324Z UID:4431-1713954600-1713960000@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:Upgrading Electricity Grids DESCRIPTION:  \nThe theme for today’s meeting is Upgrading Electricity Grids. \nThe Electricity Grid for the future will have to cope with more electricity throughput and more intermittency as well as more generating units for the supply side. \nWe’ll watch and discuss 2 videos on this subject. \nOne video shows a new\, quick way to double transmission capacity at relative low cost and no hold-ups because of planning permissions. The clue is reconductoring!\n \nRethinking electricity grids. 24/3/24 \nThe other video considers how a grid can be 100% driven by intermittent\, renewable energy sources. \nCan You Run a Grid on 100% Wind + Solar? South Australia Shows Us How 17/10/23 \nIf someone wants to pose a question to the group we’ll have some time for that too. \nAs always\, we look forward to a lively meeting! \nThe Zoom link for this meeting will be emailed to all Climate Crisis subscribers approx. 1 week before the meeting. URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/electricity-grids/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T120000 DTSTAMP:20240407T163927Z CREATED:20240316T202051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T163927Z UID:4231-1711535400-1711540800@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:Is 1.5C still relevant? DESCRIPTION:The theme for this meeting was two-fold. \nFirst we had a think about the 1.5C target. \nIs it still feasible or should we forget about it? We watched and discussed this video on that question.\n \nNext we’ll get much more practical by considering what we can do in our daily life to: \nLower our carbon footprint in the kitchen. \nA recording of this discussion is available here. \nSo please come prepared with tips about avoiding food waste and your experiences of using kitchen appliances that are frugal with energy (air fryer\, induction hob\, slow cooker\, Thermomix\, etc). If possible also get ready to share your contributions for posting in the chat function. \nAs always\, we look forward to a lively meeting! \nThe Zoom link for this meeting will be emailed to all Climate Crisis subscribers approx. 1 week before the meeting. URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/is-1-5c-still-relevant/ CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://u3acommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1.5C.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240228T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240228T120000 DTSTAMP:20240228T201912Z CREATED:20240130T222400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T201912Z UID:3658-1709116200-1709121600@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:COP28 and the Fossil Fuel Industry's Fata Morgana DESCRIPTION:We started this meeting with a question about Fan Coil Heating installations. This sparked off many comments and suggestions leading to an interesting 15 minutes or so. \nNext we watched and discussed 2 videos.\n \nThe first one dissects COP28. \nThe INSANE numbers of a global climate conference! 17/12/23 \nIn the second video we had a critical look at Carbon Capture and Storage\, the technology so advocated during COP28.\nIs it the Fata Morgana of the fossil fuel industry? \nCarbon Capture and Storage. Inconvenient new data. 14/1/24 \nBoth videos led to a lively exchange. URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/cop28-and-the-fossil-fuel-industrys-fata-morgana/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://u3acommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/fata-morgana-777x437-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240124T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240124T120000 DTSTAMP:20240126T194942Z CREATED:20231209T121732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194942Z UID:3342-1706092200-1706097600@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:And the weather forecast for the coming decades is .......... DESCRIPTION:Climate change will have significant impacts on natural and human systems.  As well as rising temperatures\, in the future we expect to see changes to the hydrological cycle that will contribute to these impacts. \nIn this talk Dr. Stephen Blenkinsop\, Senior Lecturer and Principal Research Associate in Climate and Climate Change for the School of Engineering at Newcastle University\, examined how we derive projections of future climate. We then explored what the state-of-the-art science tells us about the extent to which climate change is responsible for recent UK extreme weather and how rainfall may change in the UK in the future. We ask what future changes might mean for our cities\, infrastructure and health\, and importantly what we can do about it. \nThe talk was followed by an extensive Q&A session \nClick here to watch a recording of the talk on YouTube \nAnd here are the slides used in the talk: Future changes in UK rainfall FINALv2 URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/and-the-weather-forecast-for-the-coming-decades-is/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://u3acommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Flooding.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T120000 DTSTAMP:20231123T115722Z CREATED:20231102T200253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T115722Z UID:2553-1700649000-1700654400@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:Climate Crisis Philosophy DESCRIPTION:In this meeting we watched and discussed 2 videos that raise some searching questions in relation to Climate Change. \nAre future humans really our problem? A question explored by Dave Burlace from the ‘Just have a Think’ YouTube channel \nAre we the last generation — or the first sustainable one? Environmental data scientist Hannah Ritchie digs into the numbers behind human progress across centuries\, unpacking why the conventional understanding of sustainability is misleading and showing how we can be the first generation of humans to actually achieve it. \nQuestion Time During question time we watched a video linked in this article ‘Down the Drain: What went wrong with Britain’s water system?’  \nDiscussion Forum Exciting news from our new webmaster – We now have a discussion forum specific for the Climate Crisis group! Just register and try it out. URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/climate-crisis-philosophy/ CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://u3acommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/earthdayquestion-1200x800-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231025T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231025T120000 DTSTAMP:20231202T214438Z CREATED:20231010T101846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231202T214438Z UID:1863-1698229800-1698235200@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:Electricity Tariffs DESCRIPTION:Question Time\nIf there are any new questions for the group to discuss we’ll start with those. Please contact me if you have a question. \nPresentation by Peter Lord about Smart Electricity Tariffs (based on Octopus tariffs)\nOctopus Energy is the relative new kid on the block and is transforming (disrupting?) the energy suppliers industry. They now supply green electricity in the UK\, Germany\, the USA\, Japan\, Spain\, Italy\, France and New Zealand. \nThe slides of the presentation by Peter Lord. \nThe meeting was recorded. \nThe material referenced was : \n\nLive grid –\n\nhttps://grid.iamkate.com/\n\n\nOctopus –\n\nhttps://octopus.energy/smart/go/\nhttps://octopus.energy/smart/flux/\nhttps://octopus.energy/smart/outgoing/\nhttps://octopus.energy/smart/agile/\nhttps://octopus.energy/smart/tracker/\nhttps://octopus.energy/smart/smart-export-guarantee/\nhttps://octopus.energy/smart/cosy-octopus/\nhttps://octopus.energy/smart/intelligent-octopus-go/\nhttps://octopus.energy/smart/intelligent-octopus-flux/\nhttps://octopus.energy/blog/octopus-home-mini/\nhttps://octopus.energy/blog/Localflexibilitymarkets_future_proofed/\nhttps://octopus.energy/blog/Consumerflexibility_ready_to_replace_coal/\nReferral code – https://share.octopus.energy/sand-tiger-430\n3rd party octopus stats –\n\nhttps://mysmartenergy.uk\nhttps://agileprices.co.uk/\nOctopus compare – https://t.co/tY05nwWeJu / https://t.co/po1bSkIWDY\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter discussing Peter’s presentation we had a look at a short video\, explaining why the wholesale price for electricity is set by the price of gas. \nFor further details simply click climate@u3acommunities.org \n  URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/electricity-tariffs/ CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://u3acommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/octopus-number-one-fan.width-1200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230927T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230927T120000 DTSTAMP:20231107T133233Z CREATED:20230915T084041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T133233Z UID:1162-1695810600-1695816000@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:Nuclear Energy to Fight Climate Change? DESCRIPTION:To start the meeting we discussed Rishi Sunak’s statement about the postponement of the deadline for the sale of ICE cars and Chris Packham’s documentary on CH4:\nhttps://www.channel4.com/programmes/chris-packham-is-it-time-to-break-the-law \nAlso mentioned was:\nBig Oil\, Big Lies and Big Al… 24/9/23\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN2ETuroink\nIn this video it is mentioned that the President of this year’s COP meeting is Sultan Al Jaber (United Arab Emirates) Chief Executive is the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. \nDuring question time we discussed ZEBs – Zero Emission Boilers. Our knowledge proved to be very limited! \nNext we watched a short video to explain the German term Dunkelflaute\nhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/ERzFAADDBPY \n2 videos treated the main theme of this meeting:\nThe Uncertain Future of Nuclear Power 8/23 run to 18:25\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INl3pCXm6Tw&t=29s \nRolls Royce Small Modular Reactor. Energy Revolution or delusional distraction? 12/21\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ3DvcXd3mM \nWe finished with a lively discussion of the subject. \n  URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/nuclear-energy-to-fight-climate-change/ CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://u3acommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/smr725.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230823T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230823T120000 DTSTAMP:20231107T133116Z CREATED:20230902T074425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T133116Z UID:1000-1692786600-1692792000@u3acommunities.org SUMMARY:Are there enough minerals? DESCRIPTION:Question Time \n\n\n\nIf there are any new questions for the group to discuss we’ll continue with those. Please contact me if you have a question. \n\n\n\nVideo TimeWe’re often told that new battery technology uses exotic minerals\, of which there is only a very limited supply on this planet. Surely not enough to manufacture all the batteries that we want for cars\, homes and electricity grids. Is this true or is this another ‘smoke screen’ employed by the fossil fuel industry? \n\n\n\nIn today’s meeting we’ll have a look at 2 videos that discuss this very topic. \n\n\n\nWe’ll have plenty of time for further discussions and comments. \n\n\n\nFor further details simply click climate@u3acommunities.org URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/are-there-enough-minerals/ CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://u3acommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/periodic-table725.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR