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Tag: University of Sydney
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Howzat for heat monitoring?!
Nick Johns-Wickberg discovers how a heat monitoring tool developed by the University of Sydney is playing an important role in local sport.
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How a mobile cooling hub prevented three medical emergencies
Dr Timothy English from the University of Sydney’s HHEATeam talks about mobile cooling hubs catering to those experiencing homelessness.
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Mobile cooling hub offers relief to those doing it tough
A pilot project run by the University of Sydney will provide respite for people experiencing homelessness during extreme heat events.
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University of Sydney launches HeatWatch app
The University of Sydney has launched a mobile app that calculates heat-related health risks across Australia.
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Research reveals huge health benefits of humble retrofits
A comprehensive study conducted through the Victorian Healthy Homes Program has measured the impact of an energy efficiency and thermal comfort home upgrade on temperature, energy use, health and quality of life. It found that for every dollar saved in energy, more than $10 is saved in health. Over three years (2018–20), Sustainability Victoria oversaw […]
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Australian researchers develop ‘green’ ammonia
Researchers at the University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales have found a way to make ammonia production “green” – using only air, water and renewable electricity. The breakthrough has implications for refrigeration, as well as for fertiliser production and energy storage. For more than 140 years, ammonia has been a popular […]