Posts Tagged Climate Change
20th Anniversary of the Monash Institute for Medical Research
On Wednesday, September 28, Professor Chubb spoke on the state of medical research in Australia and the importance of scientists from all disciplines working to improve the level of respect for, and understanding of science. TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE.
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Professor Ian Chubb’s JR Vickery Address at the 44th Annual AIFST Convention
On Monday, 11 July 2011, Professor Ian Chubb gave the JR Vickery Address at the 44th Annual AIFST Convention. TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE.
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Climate Change: Science and Solutions for Australia
A new book promises to help inform business, government, and the community about the many issues that need to be addressed in response to climate change.
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A day on board the Antarctic research vessel Aurora Australis
In just three minutes, this video encapsulates some of the important research undertaken on a recent summer Antarctic voyage.
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Using technology to trump climate change
In the face of a growing population and rising temperatures, new nano and biotechnologies could hold the solutions for cleaner, greener lifestyles.
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Mapping plankton pathways in the Southern Ocean
They might be small, but plankton and krill may hold answers to some of the vital questions on Antarctic ecosystems.
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Securing Australia’s future: PMSEIC releases expert reports on food security and energy-water-carbon intersections
The Prime Minister’s Science Engineering and Innovation Council has released two new expert reports on serious issues facing the nation.
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Extreme Climate Science in Antarctica
Forget sun, sand and surf, this summer almost 125 scientists are leaving the warmth behind and heading south for ice, snow and frosty winds.
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Buildings go green for sustainability
Celebrating everything from sky high grass roofs all the way down to underground heating systems, World Green Building week has begun and is raising the profile of sustainable buildings around the globe.
Read moreDelayed action increases risk of dangerous climate change
At a time when governments are struggling to adopt climate legislation, the Chief Scientist for Australia, Professor Penny D Sackett, said continued delays in reducing carbon emissions could ultimately contribute to the dangerous impacts of global warming.
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