From upfront price tags to long-term savings, benefits to property value and recycling, our latest Changing Climate’s article breaks down how solar stacks up for Aussie households ☀️🏠 Read the article here 👉 bit.ly/changing-climates-articles
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The Monash Climate Change Communication Research Hub drives #climatechange solutions by fostering meaningful social change. We deliver impactful research, share factual insights with millions, and bridge the gap between #science and society.
Electricity generation costs are finally coming down, but households won't automatically see savings on their bills ⚡🤔 To learn why, check out our latest Changing Climates article here 👉 bit.ly/changing-climates-articles
How does misinformation influence the way people understand climate change? Our PhD candidate Alfie Chadwick joined the Climate Talks podcast to dive into the latest research, strategies to counter false narratives, and what this means ahead of COP. 🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7w22...
Hot topics impacting the COPs: AI, an Advisory Opinion and Misinformation
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We've teamed up with player-led organisation 'Footy for Climate' to understand #AFL players’, club administrators’, and fans’ awareness of climate impacts on the game. Want to be part of a sustainable footy future? Share your thoughts via the 3 min survey: monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Our Hub Director, Libby Lester, recently spoke with Lee Constable for a piece in Cosmos magazine about the efficacy of climate communication to date, and the ongoing challenge of engaging diverse audiences with the science. Read the article here 👉 cosmosmagazine.com/earth/climat...
No silver bullets but plenty of tools: talking climate in 2025 and beyond
As a climate communicator I am often asked by frustrated climate-concerned members of the public: “How do we get them to just listen to the science?” The
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Are your #energy bills climbing? Research shows households could save thousands by making the switch from #gas to electric 🔥👉⚡ Find out more in this week’s Changing Climates article here: bit.ly/changing-climates-articles
We love seeing these everyday climate and energy insights pop up in the weather forecast through our Climate Communicators program. Huge thanks to Amber at Sydney’s top news bulletin 9News, for helping share solar savings (and more) to audiences each month. Find out more here: bit.ly/47UBlq7
After two slushy years, Australia’s alpine resorts are blanketed in deep snow ❄️⛷️ But experts warn that as the planet warms this will likely become the exception rather than the rule. To find out more, read this week’s Changing Climates article here: bit.ly/changing-climates-articles
At the #RightHereRightNow Summit, @monashuniversity.bsky.social brought together powerful voices to explore climate solutions grounded in Indigenous knowledge, health equity, and creative engagement To explore our work at the RHRN summit and beyond, visit monash.edu/mcccrh/right-here-right-now-2025
It might say winter on the calendar, but temperatures are telling a different story – the outlook points to a few mild months ahead ❄️🥵 Across #Australia, we're around 3-4 times more likely to see minimum temperatures reach the hottest 20% of the historical average
Last week we had the pleasure of hosting an amazing team of Australia Awards Climate Fellows from Indonesia. The Hub ran a climate communication workshop, exploring written, visual and verbal ways to make science more accessible. Thanks to the Monas Herb Feith Indonesia Centre for the opportunity!
Humanity is facing one of its greatest challenges: the climate crisis. But there is hope – human rights provide a powerful path forward Be part of the global conversation at the 24-hour #RHRNClimate plenary on World Environment Day - 5 June Learn more: www.monash.edu/mcccrh/news/...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... Great to be partnering with Griffith University’s Climate Action Beacon on this research @monashuniversity.bsky.social @monashclicomm.bsky.social
Australians’ support for nuclear power ban rises despite Dutton’s best efforts to sell atomic future, survey finds
Only one in two Liberal party voters are in favour of lifting the national ban, according to the National Climate Action Survey
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The National Climate Action Survey, shows support for Australia's nuclear power ban is on the rise. In 2023, the survey showed 51% of people supported Australia’s ban on nuclear energy. But in 2024 that rose to 59%. Read more here: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australians’ support for nuclear power ban rises despite Dutton’s best efforts to sell atomic future, survey finds
Only one in two Liberal party voters are in favour of lifting the national ban, according to the National Climate Action Survey
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Over the weekend, we celebrated #InternationalWomensDay – a day dedicated to the achievements of women and progressing towards a more inclusive future. We are privileged to have Prof Libby Lester as our Hub Director. She continues to champion change across industries, communities, and cultures.
#TropicalCycloneAlfred is approaching southeast #Queensland and northern New South Wales, prompting evacuation orders for around 20,000 people. The storm highlights the rising intensity of #extremeweather events and emphasises the need for stronger climate mitigation efforts in at-risk areas.
As extreme weather and the cost of energy dominates the headlines, knowing how to separate fact from fiction is more important than ever. Check out this week’s Changing Climate’s article tackling some of the fishy information out there: bit.ly/changing-climates-articles
It’s easy to get lost in the noise – misinformation runs rampant across our media landscape 📰 🧐 Check out this week’s Changing Climate’s article where we bust some of the climate and energy myths flying around and explore how to separate fact from fiction: bit.ly/changing-climates-articles
#newpublication on Public Understanding of Climate Change in Malaysia with @psycom-lucy.bsky.social, @rakshapw.bsky.social, @libbylester.bsky.social @monashclicomm.bsky.social Read more here: iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
Public Understanding of Climate Change in Malaysia: Results of a national survey - IOPscienceSearch
Public Understanding of Climate Change in Malaysia: Results of a national survey, Azhari, Azliyana, Richardson, Lucy M., Pandya-Wood, Raksha, Lester, Libby
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The Paris Agreement is back in focus, so now’s a good time to understand what it’s all about. Today’s What’s That Wednesday gives you the lowdown 🇫🇷 🌏
As climate change drives more extreme heat, we need to hit paws on emissions to keep our furry friends safe 🐶🐱 #extremeheat #heatwave #pets #climatechange #extremeweather #FurryFriends #dogs
The rise of #renewables and record-low coal generation mark a major step towards cleaner, greener energy in #Australia 🔋💡
The #LA fires highlight how shared climate risks are raising insurance premiums in #Australia and around the world, with many of our homes already underinsured or uninsurable 🏠🏚️
#Melbourne’s blistering heat tests players on the #AO court but also poses a growing threat to all Australians as climate change drives extreme weather 🎾🥵 Read this week’s Changing Climates article for the full story: bit.ly/changing-climates-articles
Scorching summer heat isn’t just testing tennis stars at the Australian Open – it’s a warning sign for all Australians that #climatechange is fueling more extreme temperatures 🎾🌡️ Read this week’s Changing Climates article for the full story: bit.ly/changing-climates-articles #AO
From droughts to downpours, climate change-driven rising temperatures are altering how water flows across the planet 🏜️☔ #climatechange #globalwarming #weather #rainfall
The data is in. 2024 was the warmest year on record, and probably in the whole of human history – about 1.6°C warmer than the pre-industrial period. More than 1 billion individual thermometer measurements have been condensed into a single vital number. theconversation.com/my-new-dark-...
My new dark red climate stripe for 2024 shows it’s the hottest year yet
These ‘warming stripes’, adopted around the world as a symbol of climate awareness, action and ambition, now include another dark red stripe for 2024.
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Australia has just recorded its second-hottest year on record. Maybe our New Year's resolution should be to cool it on climate change? 🥵🎊 #climatechange #climatescience #globalwarming
How do you teach about climate change? Our Operations Manager, Amelia, alongside others discuss the need for climate education across the Australian curriculum that supports teachers and empowers young people to take climate action. Read the article here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
How to teach climate change so 15-year-olds can act
OECD’s Pisa program will measure the ability of students to take action in response to climate anxiety and ‘take their position and role in the global world’
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