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Australia has experienced the first warning signs of a scorching summer ahead, with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting this year will be the hottest on record.
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Dr. Hina Aslam's journey into research, inspired by her father's legacy, led her to focus on sustainability. As a fellow at the World Economic Forum, she addresses regulatory challenges in circular economies, emphasizing embedded emissions for net-zero transitions in hard-to-abate sectors, impacting climate policy.
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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.