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Nov 25, 2024 | 
rgu.ac.uk | Robert Gordon
The COP29 meeting in Baku reinforced that the world is rapidly running out of time to avert catastrophic climate change unless transformative action is taken. Having exceeded the 1.5°C warming threshold, with the potential for devastating temperature rises of up to 3°C by 2050, existing climate commitments and strategies are now insufficient to achieve net-zero targets in time.
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
energyvoice.com | Robert Gordon |Ryan Duff
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the heart of a transformative wave reshaping industries and societies. Its application in combating climate change is crucial as the world confronts the current climate emergency. AI’s potential as an enabler of Energy Intelligence (EI) could be a turning point in reaching net zero emissions through optimising complex energy systems, improving global efficiency, and mitigating emissions. However, the growing use of AI does pose a paradox.
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
rgu.ac.uk | Robert Gordon
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the heart of a transformative wave reshaping industries and societies. Its application in combating climate change is crucial as the world confronts the current climate emergency. AI's potential as an enabler of Energy Intelligence (EI) could be a turning point in reaching net zero emissions through optimising complex energy systems, improving global efficiency, and mitigating emissions.
However, the growing use of AI does pose a paradox.
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
energyvoice.com | Robert Gordon |Michael Behr
Climate scientists are warning that 2024 is on track to be the warmest year on record. Global temperatures are likely to exceed those in 2023 and every single month since June 2023 has ranked as the world’s warmest compared to pre-industrial levels. This is not a record any of us wants.
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Jul 9, 2024 | 
agcc.co.uk | Robert Gordon
Deborah O’Neil OBE, a leader in the field of scientific research and drug development, has been awarded an Honorary Degree from Robert Gordon University (RGU) during the University’s graduation ceremonies this week.
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May 21, 2024 | 
inkl.com | Robert Gordon
PAThe UK will fail to achieve a “just and fair” transition by 2030 unless the government works proactively to sustain offshore energy industry jobs and investment, a study has found. Experts at Robert Gordon University analysed more than 6,560 pathways for the industry between now and 2030, concluding that political decisions rather than market forces will influence the size of the workforce.
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Mar 14, 2024 | 
medicalxpress.com | Robert Gordon
The number of women having unassisted births, or 'freebirths' across the UK is believed to be rising, as more expectant mothers are unable to access high-quality individualized maternity care. A Ph.D. study at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen is exploring the experiences of midwives across the UK to find out why women are opting to 'freebirth' which means they are choosing to give birth without medical or midwifery assistance.
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Feb 23, 2024 | 
psychologytoday.com | Robert Gordon
Mental health practitioners face challenges of helping people handle societal divisions since COVID-19. Terror Management Theory provides a framework for understanding the deep impact of mortality awareness. Trauma is a shared experience and community support is key to recovery. By Elizabeth Malkin, MA, MSCP, and Robert M.
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Aug 15, 2023 | 
independentaustralia.net | Robert Gordon |Julian Cribb
Wealth inequality is a global crisis and taxing the super-rich is a pathway to saving the planet from environmental catastrophe, writes Robert Gordon.
WE ARE LIVING in the highest temperature of 120,000 years.
In the 40-year class war, we have been led by fools in thrall to the super-rich fossilised donors to both sides.
Leaders are supposed to have a vision of the future and actually lead. Leadership requires change and taking a risk.
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Jul 7, 2023 | 
agcc.co.uk | Robert Gordon
Karen Darke MBE, a British Paralympic gold medallist who has achieved incredible sporting feats, has been awarded an Honorary Degree from Robert Gordon University (RGU). Presented on Thursday 6 July during the University’s graduation ceremonies at P&J Live, Karen was awarded a Doctor of Education (DEd) in recognition for her outstanding career and accolades.
