Talgarth Talks: Bill McGuire

How can we adapt to a world with ever more extreme weather, and what can we do to stop a bleak situation deteriorating even further? Climate activist and author of Hothouse Earth: An Inhabitant’s Guide, Bill McGuire, joins us to share what we can expect in decades to come and what we can do to prevent further climate breakdown.

About Bill McGuire

Bill McGuire is an academic, activist, broadcaster, science and speculative fiction writer and is currently Professor Emeritus of Geophysical and Climate Hazards at University College London. He has published many best-selling books including his latest, Hothouse Earth: An Inhabitant's Guide which provides a post-COP26 perspective on the climate emergency, acknowledging that it is now practically impossible to keep this side of the 1.5°C dangerous climate change guardrail.

As one of the UK’s leading Volcanologists, Bill McGuire was a Senior Scientist at the Montserrat Volcano Observatory and in 2010 a member of the Science Advisory Group in Emergencies (SAGE) addressing the Icelandic volcanic ash problem. He was also a member of the UK Government Natural Hazard Working Group established in January 2005, in the wake of the Indian Ocean tsunami.

Practical Info

Schedule: 

• 6pm - Doors open
• 6.30pm - Talk begins
• 7.30 - 8pm - Q+A with speaker

Cost: There is no cost to you for joining, you can register your place or turn up on the night.

Location: Talgarth Community Hall, Hay Rd, Talgarth, Brecon LD3 0BW

Parking: There is limited parking outside the Community Hall which is ideal for those with access needs. If you're comfortable with a short walk, please park at the free Talgarth Car Park, LD3 0PE

About Talgarth Talks

Talgarth Talks is a monthly open space hosted by Black Mountains College, bringing together communities from near and far to hear from people investigating some of the most pertinent questions of our time, spanning themes of climate, ecological, social, economic and more. We invite you to join us for an evening to connect with your neighbours, enjoy a locally made beverage and discuss ways that we can navigate the future together.