What’s on : Cafe-scientifique

“Fossils and Fracking”

Cafe-scientifique
Date
11 Feb 2015
Start time
7:30 PM
Venue
City Screen Basement Bar
Speaker
Dr Liam Herringshaw, Geologist
"Fossils and Fracking"

Event Information

“Fossil fuels powered global industrialization, but also global warming. Of the new, ‘unconventional’ fossil fuels, shale gas is perhaps the most controversial.  Proponents cite it as a cleaner, greener, energy source than oil and coal, whilst critics say it is inherently dangerous and will not reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Geologist Liam Herringshaw will give an overview of the shale gas story, examine the science behind the many sensational claims, and discuss the prospects of fracking in the UK. He will also explain his research interests, how he got from fossils to fracking, and show why a public understanding of geology is critical to making sensible decisions about our energy future.”

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE ON the SECOND WEDNESDAY 11th February 2015.

Doors open 7.15pm.  Tickets are free and can be pre-booked by phone or on-line with  City  Screen  (0871 902 5726)

Alternatively tickets are available on the night of the event at the City Screen Ticket Desk – limited to 70 for each event.