Dr. Gardon will review the utilization, sourcing and merit of each available energy technology. Electricity generation is changing particularly as a result of newly discovered natural gas reserves, crisis in the nuclear industry, and hydropower developments in China.

Sun and wind are gaining market share. The electric cars use a breathtaking variety of novel engineering approaches for hybrids and plug-ins. Low sulfur Diesel oil has merit relative to gasoline. These and all other innovations change the outlook on policies concerning global warming.

Speaker Background:
Dr. Gardon received his Ph.D. degree in chemistry summa cum laude from McGill University, and is a chemical engineering graduate of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. Before his retirement, Dr. Gardon was Vice President, R&D, of Akzo Nobel Coatings (the world's largest paint company) and earlier of the Sherwin Williams Co. He is the author of more than 50 technical papers, and four books.