Dig this: echidnas tackle climate change

Researchers have found that a tiny echidna moves 8 trailer-loads of soil a year, helping tackle climate change. Learn about the work of the amazing echidna in this resource for Year 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 Earth … Continued

Engineers have built machines to scrub CO₂ from the air.

But will it halt climate change? This resource is best suited to Year 8, 9 and 10 Earth and Space and Chemistry students who are learning about CO2 emissions and technological advances that can help reduce levels in the atmosphere. … Continued

Sugar ants love pee, and it might reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Pee-loving ants that chomp down on urea could help prevent nitrous oxide release into the atmosphere. An interesting new way to look at Carbon Capture for year 10 Earth and Space Sciences, as well as relevant to the year 6, … Continued

If we want to control greenhouse gases then we need to think ‘blue carbon’

Blue carbon ecosystems like seagrass and mangroves are a heavyweight in capturing carbon, but we’re losing them quickly. This interesting article explains carbon capture in action to students in year 10 studying Earth and Space Sciences or Senior Secondary Earth … Continued

Dr Karl – Do you believe in climate change?

A special question from an audience member sees Dr Karl lay down some truths about the climate change “debate” that isn’t. It’s not about believing in climate change, but accepting the facts. But the facts and stories have been distorted by … Continued

Farmers start field trial for carbon capture with fungi

Topics: Earth and Space Sciences - The Changing Earth Additional: Careers, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Years: 10 Farmers start field trial for carbon capture with fungi Word Count: 406 + 1:57m video … Continued