Building Information Modelling (BIM).
Available to purchase at.Like many, I am torn.I am very clear that we are at a Rubicon for human life, we are rapidly changing the environment and damaging the eco-system.
The geological record demonstrates that changes of this magnitude in the past have been catastrophic, particularly for the earth’s dominant species.While contemplating this I remembered a quote from Jurassic Park “Life will find a way!”; and although the dominant species on earth have been lost a number of times in the past, others better adapted to the new conditions, survive and flourish.The rise of the dinosaurs came after volcanic eruptions led to conditions which wiped out 95% of the species on earth with a global temperature rise of about 7. o. C. The strike of a meteor led to the mass extinction of the dinosaurs and the rise of mammals.
A rise of 3-5. o.C may be enough to see the end of hominids, us..
I feel my own responsibility for the situation.
I have consumed, benefitted from cheap energy, travelled on business and for pleasure to far flung places.Re-evaluating Global Supply Chains for Carbon Footprint:.
The discussion highlights the impact of deep globalisation, where manufacturing has been exported, potentially shifting emissions rather than reducing them.A drive towards onshoring of industries presents an opportunity to build new, lower-carbon facilities domestically.. Watch Navigating the Energy Debate: Challenges and Solutions with Martin Wood, Adrian La Porta and John Dyson.Click the 'play button' above to watch the episode, or read our 5 Key Takeaways from this episode below.... 1.
Addressing the Global Demand for Dispatchable Clean Energy:.The podcast highlights the critical and growing need for energy sources that are not only clean but also dispatchable – meaning they can be turned on or off, or ramped up and down, to meet real-time demand, a key challenge for grid stability in the energy transition.. 2.