Reducing Personal Carbon
Philip Sargent, founder of the Cambridge Energy Forum, has been a driving force in promoting carbon reduction initiatives since 2003. With 13 speaker meetings since 2005, he has actively supported various forums, engaging over 550 diverse participants. The Forum focuses on the concept of Personal Carbon, exploring ideas such as taxation fairness and national identity registration. Sargent emphasizes a community-based approach where events are free to attendees. Join us this afternoon to discuss strategies for minimizing carbon footprints and promoting sustainability.
Reducing Personal Carbon
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Reducing Personal Carbon Philip SargentFounder, Cambridge Energy Forum
The Forum • Began planning in 2003 • 13 speaker meetings since 2005 • Supported other meetings (HeAT, CUEN) • 550 different people, 950 attendances • 57% commercial, • 34% academic • 6% public sector • All free – no charge
Personal (= Identified) Carbon • Birthright ? Tax payers? • National only ? • Minimum cost or maximum fairness ? • National Identity Register • 10y ? 5y impossible. • LSE Alternative proposal