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A new measure for species extinction threat.
A new index has been developed to help conservationists better understand how close species are to extinction. The index, developed by a team of Australian researchers from the University of Adelaide and James Cook University, is called SAFE (Species Ability to Forestall Extinction). The SAFE index builds on previous studies into the minimum population sizes […]
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Brave New Climate Reaches One Million Hits!
Congratulations Barry Brook – your Brave New Climate site has attracted one million hits! Professor Barry Brook’s blog on climate change has just achieved a major milestone – one million page hits. Professor Brook is one of Australia’s leading environmental climate experts at the University of Adelaide. The blog, called Brave New Climate, has been […]
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Barry Brook – Community Science Educator of the Year
On Friday the 13th of August Barry Brook was awarded Community Science Educator of the Year at the South Australian Science Excellence awards. Barry was recognised for his contribution to engaging the community about science and its impact on society and the environment. Motivated by the belief that “effective communication of the science of climate […]
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Big Blog Theory
Conservationbytes.com and bravenewclimate.com are finalists in this year’s Big Blog Theory. To celebrate National Science Week, the Big Blog Theory acknowledges the Australian science bloggers making a contribution to science communication and understanding. This year Corey Bradshaw’s blog Conservationbytes.com and Barry’s blog bravenewclimate.com are two of the ten finalists. For a list of the other […]
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2010 South Australian Science Awards Finalists Announced
Two members of the Environment Institute are finalists in the 2010 South Australian Science Excellence Awards. Professor Andy Lowe is a finalist for “Excellence in Research Collaboration” for linking the science of climate change and the loss of species to policy makers. Professor Barry Brook is a finalist for “Community Science Educator of the Year” […]
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WHY vs WHY Nuclear Power
WHY vs WHY Nuclear Power is now available from Amazon.com Buy the book here. May saw the release of WHY vs WHY Nuclear Power by Professor Barry Brook and Professor Ian Lowe. The book released by Pantera Press examines the contentious issue of nuclear power from either end of the spectrum. Barry puts forward the […]
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New Book Released “WHY vs WHY Nuclear Power”
A new book by Barry Brook and Ian Lowe titled WHY vs WHY Nuclear Power is now available in all good bookstores. WHY vs WHY™ is a series of small books that tackle both sides of hot topics that confront, confuse or trouble most people. In WHY vs WHY Nuclear Power, Prof. Barry Brook and […]
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The Nuclear Debate now available on SlowTV
Watch the Nuclear Debate held at The University of Adelaide, involving author Tom Blees, on SlowTV now. Tom Blees, author of ‘Prescription for the Planet’ was recently in Australia speaking at events in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. While in Adelaide, Tom was involved in a debate on 5 February, presented by The Australian Solar […]
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The Nuclear Debate
Missed the Nuclear Debate? download the podcasts here. In this podcast, Rob Morrison introduces the speakers for the affirmative and negative teams for The Nuclear Debate – Should be consider Nuclear Power as a response to climate change? For all the podcasts from this event visit the Environment Institutes webpage here. The Australian Solar Energy […]
Tom Blees Q&A on Fresh FM 92.7
Listen to Tom Blees field questions on Fresh FM 92.7 here.
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