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Climate change has become a major issue in Australia due to drastic climate events since the turn of the century that have focused government and public attention. Rainfall in Australia has increased over the past century, both nationwide and for all four quadrants of the nation. Water sources in the South Eastern areas of Australia have depleted due to increasing population in urban areas (rising demand) coupled with climate change factors such as persistent prolon… More >>
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Students study the causes of global warming, investigate the effect of different surfaces on heat absorption and greenhouse gases, and examine carbon dioxide absorption of infrared radiation as compared to air. — Armed with insight gained from these activities, they are challenged to come up with possible ways to reduce the greenhouse effect on our planet. — Includes materials for five student groups and study guides. Requires support stand and clamp lamp, availab… More >>
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‘Understanding how complex ecological and climatic change can influence human health is the new challenge before us. The book confronts these multidimensional risk assessments head-on and will catalyse the important interdisciplinary and integrated approach that is the new paradigm now required for environmental and public health research’ – Dr Jonathan Patz, Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health. ‘This book provides a sturdy foundation for thinking abou… More >>
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