Ross Garnaut’s Renewable Review
'the reduction in the costs of renewable energy generation and storage, has left Garnaut more optimistic about the future. He now emphasises the opportunities for Australia in a renewable energy-dominated world' (ARENAWIRE Australian Renewable Energy Agency) >
DEEP DECARBONIZATION STRATEGIES
Getting models and modellers to inform deep decarbonization strategies. 'An increasing number of countries issue Deep Decarbonization Strategies (DDS). While DDS contents are well analysed, the processes by which they are developed attract less attention. This paper investigates what numerical model(s) are used in these processes, how they are used, and how models, modellers and stakeholders jointly contribute to the production of DDS.' (Climate Policy journal) >
Zero-Carbon Magnesium Production
The end of the toxic, carbon-intensive process of producing Magnesium. (CSIRO: The carbothermic route to magnesium) >
The next Industrial Revolution
'Australia needs a 21st Century industry policy so we can become an industrial success story as the world moves to net-zero carbon emissions.' (The Grattan Institute, Melbourne) >
Setting up Industry for Net Zero
Setting up industry for net zero. 'Emissions from Australia’s industrial supply chains are considered ‘hard-to-abate’ because addressing them poses more technological and commercial challenges than encountered in other sectors of the economy.' A guide to decarbonisation opportunities in regional Australia June 2022. (The Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative) >
Sustainable Development of Mining Mineral Resources
'The main assumptions presented in this paper are the main assumptions that relate to the sustainable development of the mining sector, the ones that will significantly shape the development of mining in the future.' (Journal of Sustainable Mining) >
Mining Technologies - CSIRO
'Mining remains a cornerstone industry underpinning Australia's economy. We are developing sustainable mining technologies and innovations to unlock our mineral wealth for responsible resource development and management.' (CSIRO) >
Still Only One Earth
'How to Advance Sustainable Mining' (International Institute for Sustainable Development, Winnipeg, Canada) >
Sustainable Minerals Institute
'A world-leading research institute committed to developing the transformative people, technologies and approaches to address global sustainability challenges through the responsible supply of mineral resources.' (Sustainable Minerals Institute, University of Queensland) >
Adapting to a Changing Climate
A '20-minute documentary highlights the growing recognition of the need for action to adapt to climate change around the world and introduces viewers to the topic of climate change adaptation by weaving inspiring stories of adaptation action together with interviews with experts' (United Nations Climate Change Secretariat) >