Bursting the Bubble! The End of Fossil Fuel

A panel discussion and Q&A. Discussion will focus on the issue of the ‘Carbon Bubble’ which affects fossil fuel companies whose assets must remain unused to avert catastrophic climate change. Such companies are overvalued and are dangerously risky investments both financially and environmentally. Campaigns to disinvest funds from dirty energy companies are gaining ground, and there are much better alternatives available in increasingly efficient renewable energy technologies.

The event will feature the following speakers:

Sam Lund-Harket of Global Justice Now. Sam campaigns on climate justice and to end the UK financial sector’s involvement in harmful energy projects.

Shane Collins, one of three new Green Party Councillors on Mendip District Council and one of the directors of the Green Gathering festival. He is a long time green activist currently working on the petition to get Somerset County Council Pension fund to divest £121,505,000 from fossil fuels.

Anna Francis, Resilience Officer at Frome Town Council, focusing on helping Frome households, organisations and businesses become more resilient, self-reliant and sustainable by reducing energy demand, promoting reduced car use, increasing the use of renewable energy, and reducing waste

The room will be open from 7.30pm for a more informal social chat before the event begins at 8pm. Entry is free and the bar and cafe will be open.