Beyond Zero - Science and Solutions

Beyond Zero speaks to Dr Bonnie Monteleone is Co-founder, Executive Director and Director of Science, Research and Academic Partnerships for Plastic Ocean Project, Inc. whose mission is to educate through field research, implement progressive outreach initiatives, and incubate solutions to address the global plastic pollution problem

Beyond Zero speaks to Alan Pears on energy efficiency. Alan Pears AM of RMIT University has worked as an advisor in all 3 levels of government across Australia including community groups and the private sector since 1970s.

Beyond Zero speaks to Prof Tom Kompas, Professor of Environment Economics and Biosecurity at Melbourne University is researching the financial pros and cons of action on climate change. The model on which he is working has involved 140 countries and involves the effect on GDP, the worst sufferers  being countries closest to the Equator such as those in South East Asia, Africa, even Singapore.

Beyond Zero speaks to Gavin Mooney, an Aeronautical engineer and Solutions Advisor with SAP, who is helping utilities to simplify and innovate using AI. Gavin is passionate about renewable energy, EVs and the way these technologies are disrupting the industry.

Beyond Zero speaks to Dr Dominique Hes, BZE's new Director of Research. Dr Hes is well-known from the University of Melbourne, formerly the Director of Thrive Research Hub, the Place Agency Program co-author of "Designing for Hope: pathways to regenerative sustainability" and many other publications.

Beyond Zero speaks to Ray Wilson, CEO of Carbon Neutral and Carbon Neutral Charitable Fund about carbon offsets, planting native trees on degraded land in Australia, reforestation, sequestering and biodiversity. This is part 2 of a 2-part podcast.

Beyond Zero speaks to Ray Wilson, CEO of Carbon Neutral and Carbon Neutral Charitable Fund about carbon offsets, planting native trees on degraded land in Australia, reforestation, sequestering and biodiversity. This is part 1 of a 2-part podcast.

Beyond Zero speaks to Rod Welford, described as a "man  of action with many and varied roles" including lawyer, politician, business leader and now Adjunct Professor in the Department of Business Strategy and Innovation at Griffith University. He lectures and consults on how to transition from conventional to sustainable business and questions the government's lack of a holistic plan and vision for the environment.

Beyond Zero speaks to Dr Adrian Panow Director of Deakin Energy at Deakin University who are going carbon neutral by 2030. He leads the micro grid project at Waurn Ponds campus which could supply 54% of the campus' consumption, reducing emissions considerably and work with multi-disciplinary staff and students.

Beyond Zero speaks to Andrew McKernan from Knox CAN (Climate Action Now) who are working with Knox council on reducing emissions and climate solutions such as low carbon cement, waste and recycling, low energy housing and electric transport. Andrew said they've had a fantastic response from the council.