Feb. 12, 2013 Decisions about future energy challenges are too
often hindered by propaganda, half-truths and a limited grasp of
the science that informs the choice and use of hydrocarbon and
other resources, according to delegates at the annual conference
of the British Geophysical Association (BGA), to take place in
the Geological Society, Burlington House in London Feb. 14 and
15. For example, rather than being a quick fix that helps cut
carbon dioxide emissions, poor quality carbon capture and
storage may actually make things worse whereas 'fracking', the
controversial gas and oil extraction technique, may prove to be
vital in the years ahead. Leaders from universities and industry
will come together to discuss these issues at the BGA meeting,
where delegates will discuss the sustainability, security and
risks of future energy choices. Scientists at the conference
will argue that evidence from geophysics must be part of the
political decision making process, as the UK and other countries
consider how to ma