How Australia can Support the Transition to Net-Zero Steel
'As the world’s largest iron ore producer, Australia has a major role in transitioning steelmaking from around 7 per cent of global emissions to a net-zero emissions industry; what progress are we making towards ‘green’ steel?' (CSIRO Resourceful-magazine, Canberra) >
Build Resilience in the Face of Compounding Extreme Events
'The risk of more frequent and extreme natural hazards is rising with climate change. When these extreme events 'collide', their impacts compound—making communities more vulnerable to crises. How can we prevent potential systemic failures caused by extreme events?' (CSIRO ECOS magazine, Canberra)
Framework for an Australian Clean Transport Strategy
'An Australian transport decarbonisation strategy is critical to ensure everyday Australian households and businesses have morechoice, pay less for transport, remain competitive, enjoy improved health outcomes, and can support the creation of Australianenergy and related jobs.' (Australian National University, Canberra - and others) >
Clean Energy for 2030
Accelerating the transition to Reliable, Affordable, Clean Energy for 2030. 'Drive innovation for a secure, affordable, clean energy future.' (University of Technology Sydney, Curtin University Perth and Monash University Melbourne) Race for 2030 (go to Reports)The Green Wave: Adding value through net zero energy strategy >
Uninsurable Nation
Uninsurable Nation: Australia’s most climate-vulnerable places. 'As the risk of being affected by extreme weather events increases, insurers will raise premiums to cover the increased cost of claims and reinsurance.' (Climate Council of Australia, Sydney) >
Mitigating CO2 Emissions
Scenarios for mitigating CO2 emissions from energy supply in the absence of CO2 removal. (Research Article) (Climate Policy journal) >
Living Within Limits
'Climateworks Centre report investigates the environmental limits Australia must work within so it can continue to prosper for generations to come.' (Climateworks Centre, Monash University, Melbourne) >
Bleak Outlook for Australian Coal Exports to China
'Beijing's plans for rapid decarbonisation and energy security signal the end for Australia's current coal export boon.' (The Australian National University, Canberra) >
Tents To Castles: Energy Efficient Homes
Building Energy Efficient, Cost-saving Aussie Homes. 'Low energy efficiency standards have left too many Australians living in poorly-made homes equated to “glorified tents”, which are stifling during summer and freezing in winter.' (Climate Council, Sydney) >
Generation Dread
Generation Dread: Finding Purpose in an Age of Climate Crisis. 'Climate and environment-related fears and anxieties are on the rise everywhere. As with any type of stress, eco-anxiety can lead to burnout, avoidance, or a disturbance of daily functioning. There is a lot at stake in terms of how these difficult feelings are tended to and coped with.' Book: Generation Dread: Finding Purpose in an Age of Climate Crisis (Kindle, Audiobook, Hard Cover) by Dr. Britt Wray, (Stanford/LSHTM Planetary Health Postdoctoral Fellow) >