Member Carla Williams will explain the history of sharing information between international scientists in a variety of areas, such as medicine, nuclear power, AI, and climate. She will discuss when sharing information between countries began, why it occurred and how difficult it is to maintain in today’s environment. Guest speaker, Darcee Adam, P.Eng., M.Sc., PMP will discuss the Direct Air Capture (DAC) industry in the United States. Darcee is a Project Director for Climeworks, a Swiss company working in the US, and is accountable for the setup, project development and engineering activities from concept to start-up at the company’s US facilities.

2023 was the hottest year on record and 2024 will likely increase the global average temperature even more. On top of deep and rapid emission cuts, carbon removal is indispensable to reach global climate targets. Darcee will explain Direct Air Capture of CO2 and its importance to the world.  This presentation will be moderated by Michelle Lambeau, who has decades of international experience.

Established in 1985, Sedona Great Decisions is the local chapter of the Foreign Policy Association and the flagship educational forum of the World Affairs Council.  Its programs deal with U.S. foreign policy and related domestic issues of current concern to the American people.

Guests are welcome, space permitting.  They may register for the program or request membership information by contacting Blum at chblum45@yahoo.com.

Great Decisions does not meet in August 2024.