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Tag: climate change
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Report: 2024 was the hottest year on record
Climate scientists have confirmed that 2024 was the hottest year since records began, raising concerns for the 1.5°C barrier set by the Paris Agreement.
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Nuclear power’s thermodynamic flaw
Clive Broadbent, L.AIRAH, raises further concerns about the proposed use of nuclear energy, specifically its thermodynamic effects.
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Falling short on 2030 renewable targets
The Climate Change Authority has released the 2024 Annual Progress Report, and Australia has plenty of work to do in order to lower emissions.
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Records tumble: Earth records its hottest ever day
July 22, 2024 was Earth’s hottest ever day, reaching a daily global average temperature of 17.16°C as records continue to tumble.
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April 2024 marks 11 months in a row of record temperatures
Earth’s hot streak has stretched to 11 months, with April 2024 breaking yet another global temperature record.
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Abstract submissions open for Building Simulation 2025
The organising committee for the Building Simulation Conference 2025 is calling for abstracts. Slated for August 24–27 next year in Brisbane, Building Simulation 2025 will explore how building performance simulation can contribute to a climate-positive future via industry and academic transformation. “We are looking for papers and presentations that explore the issue from many different […]
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Landmark ruling finds inaction on climate change violating human rights
The ECHR has found weak government policies in Switzerland have put older women at greater risk of death from heatwaves.
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Heat index outpacing actual temperature increases
New research has shown that not only are temperatures rising, but the heat index might be intensifying at an even greater rate.
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Women in construction program inspires future leaders
The graduation event for the inaugural ASBEC Women in Construction Future Leaders Pilot Program took place this week.
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Confirmed: 2023 the hottest year on record
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has confirmed that 2023 is the hottest year on record with the latest climate data from November. The organisation says the world has seen six record-breaking months this year, and two record-breaking seasons. “The extraordinary global November temperatures, including two days warmer than 2°C above pre-industrial [reference period], mean […]
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Affluent suburbs losing their cool
Climate change appears to be eroding the “heat shield” that typically protects wealthy urban neighbourhoods from extreme temperatures.
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Countries commit to Global Cooling Pledge
More than 60 countries have committed to the Global Cooling Pledge at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai.
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Cooling streams to save fish
Researchers from Dalhousie University in Canada have been working on ways to artificially cool streams to save coldwater species of fish. As water temperatures rise, various species of fish have been impacted – scientists estimate 400,000 fish make the annual salmon run in Canada, whereas 50 years ago the numbers were about a million. The […]
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ASHRAE Winter Conference unveils technical program
ASHRAE has revealed the preliminary technical program for its 2024 ASHRAE Winter Conference, taking place January 20–24 next year in Chicago. Boasting a focus on addressing the pressing challenges of decarbonisation and climate change, the conference will feature 11 technical tracks and more than 100 sessions, offering attendees a wealth of knowledge and insights. […]
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Master Plumbers condemns gas bans
The Master Plumbers Association (MPA) of New South Wales has criticised the City of Sydney, the City of Parramatta and other local government areas (LGAs) proposing a ban on implementing gas in new builds in the state. “This move demonstrates a clear lack of consideration for its impact on essential services, such as heating, hot […]
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Southern hemisphere clocks warmest month on record
April 2023 was the southern hemisphere’s hottest month on record, beating the previous record set in March 2016 by 0.06°C. The record passed almost without comment or substantial media coverage, such is the level of desensitisation of a rapidly heating planet. April also happened to be the fourth hottest April globally since modern recordkeeping began […]
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Scientists issue ‘final warning’ on climate crisis
As rising greenhouse gas emissions force the world to the brink of irreversible damage, scientists have delivered a “final warning” on the climate crisis. The message was issued by a panel of the world’s leading climate scientists in the final part of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) sixth assessment report. According to the […]
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US EPA proposes tighter HFC restrictions
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has moved to restrict the use of many “super-pollutant” hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in new air conditioner and refrigeration systems, as well as in foams and aerosols. The proposal targets the use of HFCs above a certain global warming potential (GWP) and will require most new equipment to transition to lower-GWP […]
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CSIRO predicts more climate extremes
CSIRO has released its seventh biennial State of the Climate report, projecting that in coming decades Australians are likely to experience more heat and fewer cold extremes, as well as more time in drought, more dangerous fire days, and a longer fire season for large areas. The report draws on Australian and international climate research […]
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Energy-intense data centres seek solutions
Digital infrastructure and continuity solutions provider Vertiv has flagged the environmental and community impacts of data centres as a key industry concern in 2023. “Data centres will experience increased regulation and third-party oversight in 2023 as the world continues to grapple with the industry’s rising energy and water consumption against the backdrop of ongoing climate […]