The Earth Convention
How might volcanoes, wildfires, and migration shape the years and decades ahead? Join Professor Emeritus of Geophysical and Climate Hazards at University College London, best-selling author, activist, and broadcaster Bill McGuire; honorary senior research fellow at UCL, science writer, and broadcaster Gaia Vince and I, as we share our thoughts at The Earth Convention - The Four Elements: Fire.
Curated by 5x15 and sponsored by Rathbones, this online event looks beyond the short term to help shape a more sustainable outcome for people and planet.
Extract from 5x15 about the event…
“Fire can be devastating. As we have seen across the world in recent years, wildfires are often fatal, destroying ecosystems and displacing entire communities, and they will only increase in frequency and extremity as the planet heats up. But fire can also be life-giving. It might even seem counterintuitive that fire, which burns plant life and endangers animals within an ecosystem, could also promote ecological health in other ways.
Our Fire webinar will get to the heart of fire’s complexity, illuminating its perils and its benefits. From volcanic hazards and the relationship between fire and migration, to the energy transition and global heating, our expert panel will unpack the crucial issues presented by this elemental force.”