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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.
Read More »Delayed 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.
Read More »Why we must act now to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Despite world attention, humans emit more greenhouse gases every year than they did the year before. It’s a situation that Australia needs to help turn around if we don’t want to bear the brunt of climate change, says Chief Scientist Professor Penny Sackett.
Read More »Approaching 2010: Climate change, where do we stand?
As we prepare to enter a new decade, this report by the International Alliance of Research Universities presents the latest findings from some of the world’s leading climate change experts.
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