Peter Harper: 'Zero Carbon Britain' - what would it be like?

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Responding to the threat of climate change, the government has set the challenging target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 60% over the next 40 years. This is certainly a step in the right direction, but recent findings in climate science suggest it is nowhere near enough. It looks as if, in reality, 100% reduction in 20 years might be necessary.

But is this remotely possible and how might it be done? Peter Harper has been part of a team working on these questions at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) in Wales. Active in the environmental movement since the 1960s, he brings a lifetime of experience to explaining the arguments and stimulating vigorous debate on ‘Zero Carbon Britain’.

Gaia Evening held at Burgh House, Hampstead, London, Thursday, 7th February 2008.

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