The cities that create rain; AI in warfare; and do carbon offsets really work?
Dec 05, 2024•29 min
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Episode description
The design of your city contributes to how much rain you get. Researchers have found a 'wet island effect' and it's likely to shape the future construction of our cities. Also, better understanding how Artificial Intelligence is used in conflict; and the major Australian study that calls into question the effectiveness of carbon trading.
Guests
Dr Megan Evans – Senior Lecturer, Public Sector Management, UNSW Canberra
Professor Dev Niyogi – Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin
Professor Toni Erskine – International Politics, Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, Australian National University, ANU
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