Join Professor Peter Newman and The Conversation's Energy + Environment editor Michael Hopkin as they discuss the state of our planet. From Finkel to endangered finches, find out the highlights (and lowlights) of this year in energy policy, climate science and conservation. This is the The Conversation’s first book launch in Perth, and brings together two of the top minds to discuss what the future looks like for planet Earth.
Peter Newman is the Professor of Sustainability at Curtin University. Peter has worked in local government as an elected councillor, an advisor to three WA State Premiers and was on the Board of Infrastructure Australia from 2010 to 2014. He was a Lead Author for Transport on the IPCC. He has written 17 books and 286 refereed articles.
Based in Perth, Michael Hopkin joined The Conversation after several years as a journalist with Fairfax, Sky News and The West Australian. Before moving to Australia from his native UK, he was a senior news and features writer for Nature.
Book your tickets here.
Mon 20 October at 7:00PM
Berkelouw Paddington, 19 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia
Join us for an exciting evening at Berkelouw Paddington, as we celebrate the release of 58 Facets by Marika Sosnowski.
Tue 16 September at 6:00PM
Solidarity Hall, Victorian Trades Hall Council, 54 Victoria St, Carlton VIC 3053
Join us for an exciting evening at the Victorian Trades Hall, as we celebrate the release of A Fair Day's Work by Sean Scalmer.
Wed 08 October at 10:00AM
Croydon Library, 5 Civic Square, Croydon VIC 3136
Join us for an exciting morning at Croydon Library, as we discuss Beyond Green by Lesley Head.
Thu 09 October at 6:00PM
Readings Carlton , 309 Lygon Street, Carlton VIC 3053
Join us for an exciting evening at Readings Carlton, as we celebrate the launch of 58 Facets by Marika Sosnowski.
Wed 22 October at 6:00PM
Avid Reader, 193 Boundary Street, West End QLD 4101
Join us for an exciting evening at Avid Reader, as we celebrate the launch of 58 Facets by Marika Sosnowski.
Sun 12 October at 4:00PM
Brisbane Powerhouse, Pleasuredome, 119 Lamington St, New Farm QLD 4005
Join us for an exciting afternoon at Brisbane Writers Festival, as we discuss Turbulence by Clinton Fernandes.
