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Climate Curious? Guide

Our new cartoon guide, illustrated by Rosie Murrell, answers children's questions about climate change, and what we can do about it. The guide shows two […]
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Research shows that children are most concerned about climate action

The Curious Climate Schools team analysed questions submitted by children in 2021-22, and found that 40% of children's questions focussed on climate action. While the […]
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Curious Climate Schools teams up with Tasmania Youth Climate Leaders Program

We're excited to be part of the 2024 Youth Climate Leaders Program, which kicks off in March with conferences in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie. Teachers […]
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How well does the new Australian Curriculum prepare young people for climate change?

Kim Beasy, Chloe Lucas, Gabi Mocatta, Gretta Pecl and Rachel Kelly reviewed the new Australian curriculum for The Conversation.
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Research published

Curious Climate and Curious Climate Schools are not just engagement projects - they're also important research helping us to understand best practice for science communication. […]
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Curious Climate Wins Awards!

The Curious Climate Team have won a suite of awards in the last few months, including the Australasian Green Gowns Award for Benefitting Society, and […]
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Climate-driven species on the move are changing (almost) everything

When species are pushed to the top of the mountain, where else is left to go? Click here to learn more. By Gretta Pecl, Adriana […]
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How climate change is affecting what we grow and eat

Farmers and scientists are finding new ways to keep food on the table as rainfall patterns move and heatwaves increase. Click here to read more. […]
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Curious Climate: How will climate change affect bushfires?

In this panel discussion, fire experts from the University of Tasmania and the Tasmania Fire Service discuss how climate change will affect bushfires and how […]
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Curious Climate: The human health impacts

In this panel, scientists discuss how climate change will affect the health of Tasmanians. On Mornings with Leon Compton.
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Curious Climate: Scientists respond to climate change sceptics

Curious Climate Tasmania is a science communication initiative that aims to bridge the gap between experts and audiences. On Mornings with Sarah Gillman.
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Curious Climate: Eating meat or going vegan: Which diet is best for the planet?

In the first panel, scientists from the University of Tasmania and the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture discuss the effect changing your diet has on climate […]
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Curious Climate: Bushfires and climate change Q&A with Dr Michael Grose

Australia is in the midst of an unfolding extreme bushfire season, with far-reaching impacts for many Australians. Join us as we check in with one […]
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Engaged Journalism and Climate Change: Lessons From an Audience-led, Locally Focused Australian Collaboration

The magnitude and impact of global warming and rising sea levels is challenging to communicate, and to comprehend, at global and local scales. Asking the […]
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