Imperfect Competition, Consumer Behavior, and the Provision of Fuel Efficiency in Light-Duty VehiclesThis study explores the role of market power on the cost-effectiveness of policies to address fuel consumption. Market power gives manufacturers an incentive to under- (over-) provide fuel economy in classes whose consumers, on average, value it less (more) than in others. Adding a second market failure in consumer valuation ...
In our rush to embrace biofuels as a sustainable energy solution, are we fully aware of the challenges as well as the opportunities? Dr. Banholzer, leader of Dow's global research and development, discusses the limitations facing biofuels engineering while focusing on those technologies that offer the most hope for practical ...
Rapid income growth in developing economies typically results in an increase in energy consumption by the economy as a whole. Rapidly expanding energy needs throughout much of the world have precipitated a global search for alternative fuels, a search which is profoundly affecting food markets in often under-appreciated ways, and ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
History of Science and Technology: Fog of FreedomWhy are new information technologies so frequently associated with freedom? Which cultural and philosophical concepts of freedom are central to technology design, use and critique? Why freedom instead of justice, equality or well-being? How was the link forged and why? This presentation will explore the fog of freedom in episodes ...
Transforming Energy in the Twenty-First Century Energy use is fundamental to modern societies and a primary way we humans interact with climate, ocean pH, and many other natural systems that provide essential services. It is time to change the energy mix to reduce those impacts. Estimates of available resources indicate that there is no shortage of ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
BERC Climate Talk with Dan MillerBERC is excited to host Dan Miller as he discusses the urgent need for dramatic action on climate change and the future of clean energy investments and technologies that can address the challenge.Mr. Miller is Managing Director of The Roda Group, a venture capital group focused on clean technology. He ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
'One Beach' and 'Thirty Thousand': Special ScreeningThe 9th Annual San Francisco Ocean Film Festival is almost here! Join us for a special screening of two unique films, "One Beach" and "Thirty Thousand" and learn more about the upcoming films and events for the festival on March 8 - 11, 2012. We've teamed up with our friends ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $15 Students/Seniors, $10 Children
Breaking Trail: An Inspirational Evening with Arlene BlumBest known as the leader of the first American team to summit Annapurna I in Nepal and author of "Annapurna: A Woman's Place", Arlene Blum played a leading role in more than 20 successful mountaineering expeditions, including climbs of Denali and Everest. She is also the founder of Green Science ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Hooved Mammals of Modern CaliforniaElk, deer, bighorn sheep, and even pronghorn antelope: these hooved mammals still roam parts of California. Our evening will briefly review the biology of the individual species, and discuss the varied strategies employed to maintain and manage the species in the face of challenges confronting wildlife biologists. Current efforts to ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $5 General, Free Members
In the wake of the world's population reaching seven billion, John Seager will share his insights on the causes of rapid population growth, its impacts on wildlife, and our options to deal with this challenge. Population Connection (www.popconnect.org) is the national grassroots organization that educates young people and advocates progressive ...
