Chris Rapley, Directory of the Science Museum in London, gave the first plenary session this morning.
- A highly complex earth system – huge numbers of interactions.
- “Ecosystem services” – essential for life.
- Energy is at the core of success – “all progress derives from the inexhaustible desire to live beyond our means.”
- Move from organic fuels to fossil fuels.
- Energy generated prosperity and dependancy.
- The ocean has become more acidic – soaks up some of the CO2 we release.
- Temperature fluctuations over ice age periods: standard high cap of 280ppm. Current high of 350ppm.
- “Decarbonising humankind”
- Mitigation, adaptation, and remediation.
- Disconnect between urban people and the ecology.
- Someone who is hungry has other priorities.
- Partnership required between individuals, government and business.
- The technological solutions are out there – it’s leadership that’s required. We need moral leadership.
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