While there no doubt that transitioning away from fossil fuels is crucial for the future of our planet, it is still important to consider what we are transitioning towards. Wind and sunlight may be renewable and infinite, but can the same be said for the resources that wind turbines and solar panels are made of?   

In this episode, we are joined by Dr Rachelle Kernen from the School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences at the University of Adelaide. As a geoscientist with a research focus on hydrogen and critical mineral deposits, Rachelle is perfectly positioned to answer our questions about every stage of renewable energy production and highlight the technological innovations and policy reforms we still need to further enhance its sustainability.

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Rachelle’s research profile:

https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/rachelle.kernen
Rachelle’s recommendations:

Rachelle Kernen: “Energy Geoscience”

While there no doubt that transitioning away from fossil fuels is crucial for the future of our planet, it is still important to consider what we are transitioning towards. Wind and sunlight may be renewable and infinite, but can the same be said for the resources that wind turbines and solar panels are made of? &nbsp;&nbsp;
In this episode, we are joined by Dr Rachelle Kernen from the School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences at the University of Adelaide. As a geoscientist with a research focus on hydrogen and critical mineral deposits, Rachelle is perfectly positioned to answer our questions about every stage of renewable energy production and highlight the technological innovations and policy reforms we still need to further enhance its sustainability.
Learn More
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<li>Rachelle&rsquo;s research profile:
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<li><a href="https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/rachelle.kernen">https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/rachelle.kernen</a></li>
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<li>Rachelle&rsquo;s recommendations:
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<li>Rachelle Kernen: &ldquo;<a href="https://podtail.com/tr/podcast/energy-geoscience/">Energy Geoscience</a>&rdquo;</li>
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How renewable are renewables? How do we feed 8 billion people? Why is 30% the magic number for protection in protected area management? And how we can adapt to the challenges we face today in sustainable and resilient ways?

Welcome to Steering Sustainability, where we explore the questions that need to be asked – and answered – to unlock a better future.

Join Professor Melissa Nursey-Bray and Dr Ariane Gienger, as they tackle these questions, and try to understand the challenges and opportunities in answering them.

Steering Sustainability explores options for nourishing humanity and preserving ecosystems, delve into the environmental and social impacts of the green transition and reflect on the importance of engaging diverse communities in our pursuit of sustainability.

Steering Sustainability is supported by the University of Adelaide’s FAME Sustainability Strategy. It is produced by Solstice Podcasting in collaboration with Ramona Palfy.
Melissa’s research profile: https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/melissa.nursey-bray
Ariane’s research profile:  https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/ariane.gienger

How renewable are renewables? How do we feed 8 billion people? Why is 30% the magic number for protection in protected area management? And how we can adapt to the challenges we face today in sustainable and resilient ways?
Welcome to Steering Sustainability, where we explore the questions that need to be asked &ndash; and answered &ndash; to unlock a better future.
Join Professor <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAM09-sBuYsjWu7g0mBU0sKgYd37Gixp0Us" data-test-app-aware-link=""></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-nursey-bray-ba302716/">Melissa Nursey-Bray</a> and Dr <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAACGVtfkBCZsYj0Ux3b-f1DXpl9wAzD5m3CM" data-test-app-aware-link=""></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariane-gienger-189850138/">Ariane Gienger</a>, as they tackle these questions, and try to understand the challenges and opportunities in answering them.
Steering Sustainability explores options for nourishing humanity and preserving ecosystems, delve into the environmental and social impacts of the green transition and reflect on the importance of engaging diverse communities in our pursuit of sustainability.
Steering Sustainability is supported by the University of Adelaide&rsquo;s FAME Sustainability Strategy. It is produced by Solstice Podcasting in collaboration with Ramona Palfy.
<ul>
<li>Melissa&rsquo;s research profile: https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/melissa.nursey-bray</li>
<li>Ariane&rsquo;s research profile:&nbsp; https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/ariane.gienger</li>
</ul>

Welcome to Steering Sustainability, where we explore the questions that need to be asked – and answered – to unlock a better future.

Steering Sustainability

How renewable are renewables? How do we feed 8 billion people? Why is 30% the magic number for protection in protected area management? And how we can adapt to the challenges we face today in sustainable and resilient ways?
Welcome to Steering Sustainability, where we explore the questions that need to be asked &ndash; and answered &ndash; to unlock a better future.
Join Professor <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAM09-sBuYsjWu7g0mBU0sKgYd37Gixp0Us" data-test-app-aware-link=""></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-nursey-bray-ba302716/">Melissa Nursey-Bray</a> and Dr <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAACGVtfkBCZsYj0Ux3b-f1DXpl9wAzD5m3CM" data-test-app-aware-link=""></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariane-gienger-189850138/">Ariane Gienger</a>, as they tackle these questions, and try to understand the challenges and opportunities in answering them.
Steering Sustainability explores options for nourishing humanity and preserving ecosystems, delve into the environmental and social impacts of the green transition and reflect on the importance of engaging diverse communities in our pursuit of sustainability.
Steering Sustainability is supported by the University of Adelaide&rsquo;s FAME Sustainability Strategy. It is produced by Solstice Podcasting in collaboration with Ramona Palfy.
<ul>
<li>Melissa&rsquo;s research profile: https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/melissa.nursey-bray</li>
<li>Ariane&rsquo;s research profile:&nbsp; https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/ariane.gienger</li>
</ul>

In this episode, we are joined by Dr Rachelle Kernen from the School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences at the University of Adelaide. As a geoscientist with a research focus on hydrogen and critical mineral deposits, Rachelle is perfectly positioned to answer our questions about every stage of renewable energy production.

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