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Did the Anthropocene start in 1950 – or much earlier? Here’s why debate over our world-changing impact matters

July 20, 2023 by Mike Andrews

Shutterstock Noel Castree, University of Technology Sydney It made world news last week when a small lake in Canada was chosen as the “Golden Spike” – the location where the emergence of the Anthropocene is most clear. The Anthropocene is … Continue reading →

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Existing technology can reduce 50% of built environment emissions by 2030

June 16, 2023 by Mike Andrews

June 13, 2023 ©tttuna | iStock A recent report from McKinsey & Company titled ‘Building value by decarbonising the built environment’ highlighted how existing technology can reduce emissions by more than 50% by 2030 The report pointed out how various … Continue reading →

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