climate change

Three power station stacks spew forth smoke at night

Labor has promised a 43 per cent cut in Australia’s emissions by 2030 and a high-integrity carbon credit market is vital to reaching this goal.

an aerial view of a river that is affected with algae and evaporating away

Labor has promised to ‘future-proof Australia’s water resources’. It’s a massive job. Here are the actions the government should prioritise.

Light coloured roofs stay cool during summer

Outdoor air temperature and cooling energy consumption can be significantly reduced by solar reflective material, research finds.

Flooded street

The collapse of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation would profoundly alter the anatomy of the world’s oceans. New research explores the consequences.

young woman sitting down looking out at the ocean

The reality of climate change has many people feeling uncertain about the environment and our future.

flooding of town

Australia needs more investment in hydrological modelling and new infrastructure to reduce the impact of major flood events, UNSW expert says.

Rising sea levels on Kirabati

If the impacts of climate change drive people from their homes, what happens to their relationship with their home country?

the aftermath of a severe storm damaging beachfront property

Deep sand movements stirred up by intense storms may offset some of the impacts of coastal erosion caused by sea level rise.

an illustration of trains trucks boats and planes

We’re lagging behind on the shift to electric vehicles and clean transport. Here’s what we need to do.

UNSW Kensington campus

The University will play a vital role in helping the state government achieve its goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050 . 

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