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Can Australia compete in a low carbon world? Australia is at risk of falling behind countries such as China in a world turning to clean energy.  See how Australia ranks.  Read the report. 
Food Prices & Emissions Trading The Climate Institute's paper on food prices and emissions trading has shown that food price rises under an ETS would be modest, while extreme weather events from climate change will pose a much larger risk on food price stability.  Read the report.
Impacts of climate change on health Climate change may have serious impacts by 2020 on the health of Australians, particularly children and the elderly.  Heat exhaustion, respiratory illnesses, and infectious diseases such as Dengue fever are just some of the ailments that may increase in Australia due to climate change. Read more in The Climate Institute's Climate Change 2020 Health Check
Clean energy jobs map The Climate Institute's clean energy jobs map shows the locations of existing clean energy projects and those that are proposed or underway around Australia. the map shows how many people will be employed both directly and in the construction of these projects.  View the clean energy jobs map

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