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Page Text: Romane H. Cristescu , University of the Sunshine Coast Getty John Quiggin , The University of Queensland Shutterstock Do you toss biodegradable plastic in the compost bin? Here’s why it might not break down Rohan Clarke Shutterstock April 5, 2022 Hongzhang Xu , Australian National University China is committed to becoming carbon neutral before 2060 – and producing green hydrogen is key to the plan. Shutterstock April 4, 2022 Humanity is off track to keeping global warming to 1.5℃. But if we pull out all stops, we’ve still got a chance. Shutterstock April 4, 2022 The outlook for potential emissions reduction is far better than in earlier assessments, thanks to the plunging costs of clean energy technologies. Getty April 5, 2022 Technology and regulation have solved some issues with bycatch. To reduce damage to marine life further, we can harness the skills of our best fishers. Shutterstock April 3, 2022 New research finds Japan has 14 times more solar and offshore wind energy potential than needed to supply all its current electricity demand. It doesn’t need Australia. AAP Image/Origin Energy March 31, 2022 Samantha Hepburn , Deakin University Supporting new fossil fuel projects is completely inconsistent with the broader goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050 - and will not improve energy security. Jason O'Brien/AAP Image Why can floods like those in the Northern Rivers come in clusters? Margaret Cook , University of the Sunshine Coast Flood clusters are not unknown - but what’s new about the floods hitting Lismore is the unprecented height. Shutterstock March 30, 2022 Tony Wood , Grattan Institute It is deeply regretful that the budget and forward estimates don’t specifically recognise the ongoing scale and the fiscal impact of climate disasters. ANU

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