This event will explore the ways private sector leaders are redefining the way their industries do business, in line with the net-zero emissions future. The panel will reflect the range of sectors who have made commercial decisions to adopt new practices that are consistent with Paris Agreement commitments.
Dr Michael Grose, research scientist CSIRO Climate Science Centre, Hobart. Overview As the old quote states ‘it’s difficult to make predictions, especially about the future’. Not all predictions about the future have eventuated (where is our moon base and flying cars?). So how can we plan for the future of our climate? By understanding our Earth... View Article
Jin Haiyan (Laboratory of Marine Ecosystem and Biogeochemistry, Second Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic Administration, China). In the East China Sea, Changjiang Diluted Water (CDW) influenced area was characterized as eutrophic area with high anthropogenic nutrients inputs. Nitrate concentration increased 6 times during the last 50 years from ~30 umol/L to ~150 umol/L.While the increase... View Article
Jeremy Moss (UNSW) Seminar: Constraining supply: The moral case for limiting fossil fuel exports. LG5, School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering
Katrin Meissner (UNSW). Mode Modelling the dynamics of past climate change
Climate Reality Project, Climate Change in the Indo-Pacific - Opportunities and challenges The Indo-Pacific is widely considered to be among the most vulnerable regions to the impacts of climate change, which coupled with the development needs of many nations across the region suggests an uncertain path ahead. However, it is also the setting for remarkable... View Article
Darryn Waugh (John Hopkins University). The enduring impact of the ozone hole on climate
In this talk we will discuss our new research on science communication, including objective measures of how effectively scientists communicate and how science utility might influence our opinions of our political leaders.
As governments across the world struggle with the issue of energy security in a low carbon world, we have gathered an expert panel of researchers and specialists from the university and business sectors to discuss how we might power the world now and into the future, and answer your questions about the future of energy production and capacity.
Participants: Sandra McLaren, Nick Earl, Kale Sniderman (University of Melbourne)