Energy Developments in Europe: EPS Position Paper Insights
Discover the rationale behind the EPS position paper on energy developments in Europe, the challenges faced in reaching consensus, potential alternatives if EPS cannot support the paper, and conclusions drawn at the EPS Energy Group meeting.
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Why an EPS Position Paper on Energy Developments in Europe ? Jef Ongena Plasma Physics Lab ERM-KMS Brussels Chairman EPS Energy Group Meeting of the EPS Energy Group 13-14 November 2014 IST Lisbon Portugal
Why a position paper ? 1. Is it not the role of Physicists / Engineers to speak out on Energy ? Who else knowledgeable in the field should / can do ? 2. If not, are we not co-responsible for an ongoing rather bad preparation for the future in Europe ? 3. If not, should we leave the Energy Policy to Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth etc who DO speak out !
Why an EPS position paper ? The support of EPS is important to help physicists in Europe make their voice heard. BUT The current procedure to arrive at an EPS Position Paper is a nearly impossible task: 1. Unanimity is very hard to reach, already among us (version 56 for 2 pages; 13 months) 2. A second discussion round is required in Exec, then with the national physical societies - Result is creeping and oscillatory convergence taking an enormous effort and time. 3. Procedure is understandable, but very impractical.
What if EPS cannot support a Position Paper on Energy 1.Although there could be understandable reasons, it would be a pity if EPS does not speak out on Energy. 2. Why not define another class of EPS Paper, e.g. Opinion Paper or Open Letter - Mention the number of supporting votes ? - Need e.g 2/3 of supporting national societies ? But : can it be done on a short time scale ? The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21 or CMP11) in Paris is scheduled from 30 nov 11 dec 2015 To maximise the impact of the letter, I think it should be published ~ mid 2015 at the latest. This leaves us 6 months. 3. If not possible, then A. Publication in Europhysics News, but information only to our fellow physicists B. Write a letter to Nature - Only those colleagues that agree sign in their personal name - No obligations - Key (3) group of people to write text, based on the current position paper. Send out to group for personal ok s.
Conclusions at EPS-EG 1. Implement last minor amendments (deadline for remarks : 28 Nov) 2. Get a vote on this last amended version: a 2/3 majority means acceptance 3. Discussion in ExComm, and if accepted send out to National Physical Societies 4. A 2/3 majority would mean acceptance as an Open Letter of Opinion Paper .
