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The ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions (ICEDS) brings together world-leading expertise in climate science, energy transition, and disaster-risk reduction. By connecting research with policy, practice, and education, ICEDS plays a central role in addressing some of the most urgent challenges of our time.
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Newly awarded ARC Linkage Project grant to explore South East Asia energy transition

The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced new grant outcomes under the Linkage Projects scheme, with Professor Christian Downie at The Australian National University (ANU) awarded funding for a major collaborative project examining the dynamics shaping Southeast Asia’s energy transition and Australia’s role within it.
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Australia doesn't need more gas to meet energy needs, research finds

Pumped hydro and battery storage can enable Australia to meet its energy needs without increasing the use of gas to fuel electricity plants, according to a new paper by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU).
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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.

Tuesday, 11 May 2021

RMIT ABC News Fact Check: Kevin Rudd and Malcolm Turnbull said 70 per cent of our trade is with nations committed to net-zero emissions

Prof Mark Howden comments in this RMIT ABC News Fact Check

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Monday, 10 May 2021

Before the budget: What the experts think

The 2021-22 Budget should include ending subsidies for fossil fuels, say ANU experts

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Monday, 10 May 2021

ANU announces its ambitious plan to zero in on carbon emissions by 2030

Free parking for electric vehicles and offering vegetarian or vegan food as the default food option are just two of the measures the Australian National University (ANU) is considering in its plan to become the first university in Australia to reduce greenhouse emissions to below zero by 2030.

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Thursday, 06 May 2021

Energy contract in North Queensland under scrutiny

Prof Frank Jotzo on a coal plant in North QLD that's under scrutiny.

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Thursday, 06 May 2021

Australia remains in a climate transition muddle

Prof John Hewson's latest weekly column concerns a lack of federal leadership.

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Sunday, 02 May 2021

Victoria makes pledge to halve carbon emissions by 2030

Prof Will Steffen on Victoria's new pledges

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Friday, 30 Apr 2021

Podcast: Australia’s climate narrative after the Biden summit

Expert panel discusses discuss the Biden climate summit and Australia’s climate policy debate.

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Thursday, 29 Apr 2021

We now know what Scott Morrison thinks about climate change action. But what about Australian voters?

Dr Rebecca Colvin speaks to Radio National.

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Tuesday, 27 Apr 2021

Renewable energy potential fizzles out due to lack of leadership

Prof Andrew Blakers' expertise cited for Goulburn renewable energy zone potential

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