A number of international, high-level science and policy meetings were influential in the lead up to the global climate change negotiations at Copenhagen. One of these landmark meetings was GREENHOUSE 2009, where those involved in research, policy and communication of various aspects of climate change provided the latest assessments of the science and likely impacts on Australia and the world. This book provides an important snapshot of the concepts and ideas presented at the GREENHOUSE conference.The chapters collected in this volume provide a summary of the state of climate change science, approaches to handling the impacts and adaptation measures we are likely to face, and how to communicate the issue in order to generate better decision making and behavioral change towards sustainability. This book features the latest Australian research and includes papers on emerging fields such as the need to include behavioral and social patterns to address climate change, as well as adaptation measures for agriculture, energy use and infrastructure that may be required.The announcements, ideas and discussions at the GREENHOUSE conference continue to make an important contribution to addressing and tackling climate change.Key features Multidisciplinary, up-to-date and containing new ideas and suggestions that reach out to the behavioral science community Overwhelming message that there is need for strong action and an important contribution to climate change dialogue Represents the latest contributions from researchers, policy makers and industry."

The future will bring change for Australia. But whether that change is for the better or worse largely depends on the decisions we make today as individuals and as a nation. Recognising rapid changes in the global economy, environment and policy, the Australian Government engaged the Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) to undertake detailed interdisciplinary research to help guide Australian thinking and policy decisions. Dozens of Australia's finest minds assessed the opportunities available to us globally and domestically, charting a course for the future. The resulting findings can prepare Australia to address the challenges ahead and make the most of the opportunities. Securing Australia's Future synthesises the major themes that emerge from ACOLA's reports. The chapters examine Australia's strengths, education, productivity and innovation, engagement with Asia, and energy and the environment. Each chapter includes key findings designed to optimise Australia's prosperity and place in the region. The future is a long game but its base must be built now. This book provides a vision for the nation, for our politicians, public servants and industry leaders - a sound footing for securing Australia's future. This title is a vital resource for Members of Federal and State parliaments, senior public servants, industry leaders, universities and the interested public.

Flying through time and flying in cars. Living underwater and living forever. Robot servants. 3D-printed food. Wouldn't it be amazing if science fiction became science fact? We're living in a rapidly changing world. Hardly a week passes without an exciting technological breakthrough. That's the power of human innovation it never stops happening. Inventors keep inventing. Get prepared for the fantastic future with this guide to the unbelievable and incredible inventions just over the horizon. Invisibility, instant transportation, holograms and lots of gadgets were once the dreams of science fiction now they might become science fact! Imagining the future is the first step in arriving there. If you can dream it, perhaps one day you can invent it. Strap yourself in and get ready for the future!