The Post Carbon
Institute has arranged the rich, thought-provoking conversation with two
long-time leaders in energy democracy and environmental justice: Miya
Yoshitani, Executive Director of Asian Pacific Environmental Network and
Timothy DenHerder-Thomas of Cooperative Energy Futures.
Post Carbon Institute Executive Director, Asher Miller, will
host the webinar about which he says, “We'll explore the justice and equity
implications of a transition to 100% renewable energy and examine the findings
of the new Island Press book Our Renewable Future: Laying the Path for One
Hundred Percent Clean Energy.
He said, “Access to energy confers wealth—and power.
“As our energy system goes through a profound transformation
away from fossil fuels, there will no doubt be winners and losers. Together,
we'll discuss the future of energy democracy in a 100% renewable world and
share examples of nations and communities working to ensure justice in the face
of the renewable energy transition,” Mr Miller said.
The webinar will also explore such important questions as:
• What needs to
happen in order for the renewable energy future to be more just, and not less
just, than the present?
• What kinds of
government policies or grassroots efforts will lead to more equity?
• The transition
to renewable energy will certainly be disruptive economically. What might that
mean for the social and political power of currently disadvantaged populations?
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