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Astronomers create 40% more carbon emissions than the average Australian. Here's how they can be more environmentally friendly

  • Written by Adam Stevens, Research Fellow in Astrophysics, University of Western Australia
Astronomers create 40% more carbon emissions than the average Australian. Here's how they can be more environmentally friendlyShutterstock

Astronomers know all too well how precious and unique the environment of our planet is. Yet the size of our carbon footprint might surprise you.

Our study, released today in Nature Astronomy, estimated the field produces 25,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions per year in Australia. With fewer than 700 active researchers...

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