This talk will cover
Some indicators of the limits to growth in New Zealand and globally
biophysical realities - planetary boundaries and warnings of overshoot this is the manifestation of the Limits to growth
Understanding energy how we take it for granted
energy slaves and learning to live without them
Energy returned on energy invested (EROI), declining EROI and its implications for humankind
The energy transition away from fossil carbon
Energy density and its consequences
Possibilities for NZs energy transition
Dr Mike Joy began lecturing at Massey Palmerston North in ecology and environmental science in 2003. He became an outspoken advocate for environmental protection after seeing first-hand the declines in freshwater health in New Zealand.
He has received a number of awards for his work at the interfac of science and policy in New Zealand. In his new role as senior researcher with the Institute of Governance and Policy Studies at Victoria University, he hopes to work on improving the connection between science, policy and real outcomes to address the multiple environmental issues facing New Zealand.