On June 24th u3a will be welcoming Mike Berners-Lee to an open meeting with the title of: 'What will it really take to deal with climate change?'.
Join best-selling author and carbon footprinting expert Mike Berners-Lee to discuss the climate crisis and what we, as individuals, can do to help solve it. Mike will take us through the science and solutions and explain why there really IS No Planet B.
Mike consults, thinks, writes and researches on sustainability and responses to 21st century problems. He is the author of two acclaimed books. About his first book, 'How Bad Are Bananas? The Carbon Footprint of Everything', Bill Bryson wrote “I can’t think of the last time I read a book that was more fascinating, and useful and enjoyable all at the same time”. This book is now into its second edition, significantly updated.
His second book, There Is No Planet B: A Handbook for the Make or Break Years is a practical and holistic tour of the 21st century’s biggest challenges, laced throughout with practical guidance for individuals, businesses and politicians.
He is the founder of Small World Consulting, which exists as a response to the climate and ecological emergency and is a world leader in the field of supply chain carbon metrics and management. Mike is also a professor at Lancaster University, where his research includes sustainable food systems and the environmental impact of ICT.
He has made numerous speaking, radio and television broadcast appearances to promote public awareness of sustainability and climate change issues, and most notably appeared in Climate Change: The Facts alongside Sir David Attenborough.
Please note that any views and opinions expressed at u3a Learning Events are personal to the individual and should not be taken as a reflection of the Third Age Trust's official advice.
