Sustainable Energy in the 21st Century [F-15-46]
| Presenter: | Robert (Rob) Ewy |
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| Location: | SUNY Potsdam: Maxcy 104 |
| Classes: | 1 Session 1.5 hours |
| Dates: | Tue 2:30 PM 10/27 |
| Status: | CLOSED |
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Human civilization depends on reliable energy sources. Many of the least expensive forms of energy (oil, gas, and coal) come with an increasing environmental cost. How can the North Country develop clean, sustainable and cost competitive energy? Learn what is being done in our region to help our local environment as well as our economy through the development of locally produced biofuels.
Rob Ewy is the Plant Biologist in the Department of Biology at SUNY Potsdam. He has been growing shrub willows for biofuel development since 2009. Rob grew up on a small family farm and brings both an academic’s and a farmer’s insight into the issue of sustainability.