How does carbon capture and storage work?
24 Feb 2022

How does carbon capture and storage work?

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One approach to the control of carbon emissions is carbon capture. This excellent explainer article discusses the different forms of renewable energy and the impact they have on both individuals lives and the world. The easy-to-understand terminology makes this ideal … Continued
Dig this: echidnas tackle climate change
15 Mar 2021

Dig this: echidnas tackle climate change

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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.
2 Feb 2021

Engineers have built machines to scrub CO₂ from the air.

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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
11 Feb 2020

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

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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’
7 Feb 2020

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

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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?
11 Dec 2019

Dr Karl – Do you believe in climate change?

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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
30 Jan 2019

Farmers start field trial for carbon capture with fungi

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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