Grab a coffee and let’s discuss fusion
(Photo courtesy of Martin Gallego Cuadros)
The panel representing each energy source was happily surprised by the audience’s lively questions
Café Cientific (Science Café), organised by the Centre de Regulació Genòmica (CGR) (with help from F4E) in Barcelona during December, brought together different voices to discuss the future of energy. The idea behind the Science Café is to provide opportunities for science to meet society and to promote discussion between these two groups. An event is organised roughly once a month in Barcelona and is always open to the public.
Dr Gabriella Saibene, F4E Plasma Physics Group Leader, participated in the panel of the future of energy discussion, which consisted of a representative for each energy source: nuclear (fission), fossil fuel/gas, renewables, and future energy sources (in this case, fusion).
This open discussion lasted for over two hours and saw interesting and varying opinions on energy issues and solutions. As each panelist had a different background and viewpoint, they were able to give an original and unique perspective in the discussion which was almost entirely driven by the questions from the audience.
For further information about Café Cientific, please consult the Science meets Society website.
