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The Industrial Revolution kick-started global warming much earlier than we realised

  • Written by: Helen McGregor, ARC Future Fellow, University of Wollongong
imageBritain's industrial pioneers couldn't have known how they would affect the climate.Henry Gastineau

In the early days of the Industrial Revolution, no one would have thought that their burning of fossil fuels would have an almost immediate effect on the climate. But our new study, published today in Nature, reveals that warming in some regions...

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Sustainable housing's expensive, right? Not when you look at the whole equation

  • Written by: Trivess Moore, Research Fellow, RMIT University

Low-energy or zero-energy housing is international best practice, but is still considered costly. Part of the problem is that studies of housing standards typically use only cost-benefit analysis to assess their value, and so often wrongly conclude that sustainable housing is unaffordable.

Our new research shows how such analyses may miss some...

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154 Australian scientists demand climate policy that matches the science

  • Written by: James Whitmore, Editor, Environment & Energy, The Conversation

154 Australian experts have signed on open letter to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull demanding urgent action on climate change that matches the dire warnings coming from climate scientists.

The letter, organised by Australian National University climatologist Andrew Glikson, calls on the federal government to make “meaningful reductions of...

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An open letter to the Prime Minister on the climate crisis, from 154 scientists

  • Written by: Andrew Glikson, Earth and paleo-climate scientist, Australian National University

Dear The Hon. Malcolm Turnbull MP, Prime Minister of Australia,

The following is an open letter signed by 154 Australian atmospheric, marine, environmental, biological and medical scientists, including several leading climatologists, for your and your government’s attention.

There is no Planet B

In July 2016, global temperatures soared to the ho...

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  7. Italy's deadly earthquake is the latest in a history of destruction
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  9. Shorten offers deal on super while hardening stand on plebiscite
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  17. Politics podcast: Karen Middleton on Albanese – Telling It Straight
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  19. Explainer: what is parliament's role in the marriage equality debate?
  20. Landmark study finds diversity lagging on Australian TV
  21. What construction jobs will look like when robots can build things
  22. Keeping global warming to 1.5C, not 2C, will make a crucial difference to Australia, report says
  23. Without a longer-term view, the Paris Agreement will lock in warming for centuries
  24. Why the spectacle of the Olympics will go on despite Rio's disappointments
  25. 'No reason for livin': early death in female popular musicians
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  27. Their body politics: Malcolm, John and the junk in Tony’s trunks
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For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

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The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations,  including...

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

In today’s competitive logistics and supply chain industry, businesses are constantly looking for ways to reduce operational costs without compromising efficiency and reliability. One of the most prac...

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

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