Adaptation to carbon-tax-induced changes in energy demand in rural and regional Australia. The Clean Energy Bills will create a more sustainable environment but have a large impact on energy sectors. This project models the impact of the carbon tax and the responses of energy sectors.
Predicting climate change impacts on biodiversity: testing and applying new approaches. A primary challenge faced by Australia is predicting the threat that climate change will have on biodiversity. This project will dramatically improve our ability to manage threats to biodiversity posed by climate change by studying plant species at warmer latitudes, where they are already experiencing predicted future climate conditions.