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The latest thought leadership and expert commentary from our members and announcements and stories from the ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions.
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Donald Trump's victory over Kamala Harris in the US presidential election poses a significant threat to global climate efforts. Trump consistently dismisses climate change as a "hoax" despite evident escalating climate impacts. His presidency will likely negatively affect climate policy, including in Australia.
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Professor Mark Howden, ICEDS Director discussed the reports findings in this brief video.
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Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is naturally removed from the air when it reacts with certain types of rock. We can accelerate this process by crushing suitable rocks and spreading them over agricultural fields.
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Solar and wind dominated new global power capacity in 2023. The Queensland election reflects support for renewable energy, focusing on energy storage technologies like pumped hydro and batteries. The Labor government backs major projects, while the Liberal National Party plans to scrap the Pioneer Burdekin project.
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Nuclear power can help mitigate climate change, but it's too late to fully stop it. To reduce carbon emissions and minimize damages, we need a blend of fission and renewable energies like wind and solar. In the long term, fusion might replace fission, offering a larger fuel supply and significantly less waste.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing basic science, celebrated for its potential to accelerate discovery. While it promises to improve efficiency and reduce costs, there are concerns that rapid adoption may lead to a loss of public understanding and trust.
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Your guide to the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP29, with commentary and events from ANU academics and students.
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The contest between truth and post-truth is crucial in solving public policy issues like Australia's water management. Post-truths hinder policy development, impacting water reforms. Here are five post-truth claims to watch out for explained by Professor Quentin Grafton.
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Leading Pacific Islands researcher Salā Dr George Carter has been appointed to the Scientific Council of the COP29 Presidency, joining a distinguished global team of scientists that will guide climate policy discussions at this year’s United Nations Climate talks in Azerbaijan.