The Case Against Nuclear Power: Is It Really Scalable?

Derek Abbott will be presenting a seminar on some of the practical limiting factors for nuclear power, including site availability and acceptability, nuclear waste disposal issues, and the risks of accidents and proliferation. He will also discuss a variety of resource limitations, such as the availability of the relatively scarce metals used in the construction of the reactor vessel and core.

Date: Wednesday, 3 August 2016
Time: 12.15pm to 2.00pm
Venue: Engineers Australia, Level 11, 108 King William Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Cost: Members of host organisations $10(inc-GST) ; Non-members $40(inc-GST)
Hosts: IET, IEEE, and EA
Register: For further information, or to register, follow this link

Living Building Conversations #9 - High Performance Buildings

The Adelaide Sustainable Building Network will be hosting a panel discussion on how to reduce the energy requirements of buildings. The expert panel will explore approaches, drivers, barriers and the delivery of high performing buildings.

Date: Wednesday, 3 August 2016
Time: 6pm to 7pm
Venue: EcoCaddy - Mache Studio, 174-176 Wright Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Cost: Free
Register: For further information, or to register, follow this link

Engaging Communities In The Transition To Water Sensitive Cities

Water Sensitive SA and the Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities will be running a training session on their latest research findings on societal innovation and behaviour change. Presentations will provide information on current levels of water literacy across different socio-demographic groups and geographic regions in Australia, and guidance on strategies to engage with community members on issues of water sensitivity.

Date: Thursday, 25 August 2016
Time: 12pm to 3pm
Venue: 181 Unley Road, Unley SA 5061
Cost: Free
Register: For further information, or to register, follow this link

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