Greenhouse Gas Seminars
CTS held a seminar series to hear from national experts and learn how their work could influence Minnesota’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gases. The first three seminars aired live on the Web and are posted here for viewing. Coverage of all four will be posted soon.
2008 Spring Seminars
"Transit-Oriented and Balanced Growth: Traffic and CO2-Reducing Potential"
Wednesday, March 12
- Watch recording of this seminar
- Read article (22 KB PDF)
Speaker
Robert Cervero, Chair, Department of City and Regional Planning, University of California, Berkeley
Description
Cervero will describe empirical work showing that compact, mixed-use development reduces vehicle-miles traveled (VMT) and correspondingly, CO2 emissions. Much of the traffic reduction from transit-oriented development is due to residential self-selection, he says, which suggests building and parking codes need to be market responsive. The talk concludes with urban planning and policy implications of the research findings.
Webinar information
A free video webcast of this event will be provided by the Center for Transportation Studies. A link to this webcast will be available on this page no less then 30 minutes before the start. In order to view the webcast, Flash Player version 8 or later must be installed on your computer; Flash Player is a browser plugin available as a free download from the Adobe Web site.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties viewing this seminar using UMConnect, please contact the University of Minnesota's UMConnect Support at UMConnect@umn.edu.
If you are unable to view this seminar live, a link to the recorded version of it will be available here within 48 hours after the workshop.
If you've never used Adobe Connect, get a quick overview.
A free video webcast of this event was provided by the Center for Transportation Studies. If you were unable to view this seminar live, you can view a recording of this webcast.
"A Renewable-Energy Solution to Global Warming"
Thursday, March 27
- Watch recording of this seminar
- Download the PowerPoint presentation (8.3 MB PDF)
- Read article (20 KB PDF)
Speaker
Mark Z. Jacobson, Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University
Description
Jacobson will compare potential vehicular solutions to global warming and air quality, including vehicles fueled with ethanol, wind- or solar-powered battery electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and gasoline vehicles. His findings indicate that the combination of wind, solar, hydroelectric, and geothermal power can supply baseload or load-matching electric power, particularly combined with electric vehicles in a smart electric grid.
Webinar information
A free video webcast of this event will be provided by the Center for Transportation Studies. A link to this webcast will be available on this page no less then 30 minutes before the start. In order to view the webcast, Flash Player version 8 or later must be installed on your computer; Flash Player is a browser plugin available as a free download from the Adobe Web site.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties viewing this seminar using UMConnect, please contact the University of Minnesota's UMConnect Support at UMConnect@umn.edu.
If you are unable to view this seminar live, a link to the recorded version of it will be available here within 48 hours after the workshop.
If you've never used Adobe Connect, get a quick overview.
A free video webcast of this event was provided by the Center for Transportation Studies. If you were unable to view this seminar live, you can view a recording of this webcast or view the presentation (8.3 MB PDF).
"What States Can Do to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions"
Wednesday, April 16
- Watch recording of this seminar
- Download the PowerPoint presentation (7.34 MB PDF)
- Read article (77 KB PDF)
Speaker
Dr. Alan C. Lloyd, President, International Council on Clean Transportation and former Secretary, California Environmental Protection Agency
Description
Actions to address climate-change can happen at all levels of government, but like any science-policy issue, solutions must match various constraints, including technical, political, social, and economic. Drawing on his experience as a scientist and a regulator, Dr. Lloyd will discuss what actions states can take to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, especially from transportation sources.
Webinar information
A free video webcast of this event will be provided by the Center for Transportation Studies. A link to this webcast will be available on this page no less then 30 minutes before the start. In order to view the webcast, Flash Player version 8 or later must be installed on your computer; Flash Player is a browser plugin available as a free download from the Adobe Web site.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties viewing this seminar using UMConnect, please contact the University of Minnesota's UMConnect Support at UMConnect@umn.edu.
If you are unable to view this seminar live, a link to the recorded version of it will be available here within 48 hours after the workshop.
If you've never used Adobe Connect, get a quick overview.
A free video webcast of this event was provided by the Center for Transportation Studies. If you were unable to view this seminar live, you can view a recording of this webcast or view the presentation (727 KB PDF).
"Transportation Options in a Greenhouse: Alternative Strategies to Lowering Our Carbon Footprint"
Tuesday, May 20
- Read article
- Download the Powerpoint presentation (4.8 MB PDF)
Speaker
Stephen H. Schneider, Melvin and Joan Lane Professor for Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies, Professor of Biological Sciences, and Senior Fellow in the Woods Institute for the Environment, Stanford University
Description
Schneider will highlight incentives to bring about a transition to cleaner transport, along with promising technology and policy options being pursued by other states and countries. He will also compare the transport sector with the industry and building sectors to predict how much can feasibly be done.