The geo-debate initiative aims to answer topics of scientific and social interest and defend the importance of the knowledge on geology.
The geo-debate initiative aims to answer topics of scientific and social interest and defend the importance of the knowledge on geology. Is it possible to advance towards a resilient and sustainable society and economy if we do not reduce our energy and materials consumption? What are the key factors in the education of energy transition and digitalization? Will we consume as much energy in the future as we do today? Is a 100% renewable energy generation scenario feasible? Tackling these controversies and changes of paradigm associated with the uses of energy resources is the aim of "Critical minerals and energy transition", the second session of GeoDeabtes launched at the Faculty of Earth Sciences of the University of Barcelona. The meeting will take place under a face-to-face and online format on June 14, at 6:00 p.m., in the Aula Magna Carmina Virgili of the faculty. With the GeoDebates, the Faculty of Earth Sciences wants to place the focus of attention on issues of scientific and social interest and defend the diversity and relevance of knowledge on geology facing many social, environmental and economic challenges of the 21st century. The energy transition and digitalization create a growing demand of minerals destined to the manufacturing of photovoltaic panels, wind mills, electronic compounds and batteries, among other devices. Apart from increasing the activity and value of mining globally, the growing demand has generated a new geopolitical and commercial framework associated with the decarbonization of economy.
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