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Lesley Hughes

Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Macquarie University
Professor Lesley Hughes is an ecologist in the Department of Biological Sciences at Macquarie University and an expert on the impacts of climate change on species and ecosystems. She is the co-convenor of the Terrestrial Biodiversity Adaptation Research Network, Chair of the Tasmanian Climate Action Council and a member of Climate Scientists Australia and the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists.

She was a commissioner with the independent federal government advisory body The Climate Commission until it was disbanded. She now works pro bono as a councillor for the independent, non-profit group the Climate Council. Funded by donations from the public, its mission is to provide authoritative, expert advice to the Australian community on climate change.

Professor Hughes was also a member of the Expert Advisory Group on Climate Change and Biodiversity for the Australian Greenhouse Office and the Department of Climate Change, and a lead author for the UN’s IPCC Fourth and Fifth Assessment Reports. Her research has been published extensively in peer-reviewed journals.

Professor Hughes is very interested in the potential impacts of climate change on species and ecosystems, as it is most serious and challenging environmental issue we face. Her research integrates a number of different methods, from small-scale field and laboratory manipulations, to computer modeling of potential impacts on hundreds of species. This research interest has led to work focused on the implications of climate change on the applied issues of land management and conservation policy in Australia and elsewhere. She is currently involved in a large collaborative project assessing the impacts of climate change on the major environmental weeds in Australia.

Methane is turbocharging unnatural disasters – Australia must get serious about reducing emissions

Jul 31, 2024 12:17 pm UTC| Business

One of the most significant achievements of the 26th United Nations climate conference in Glasgow (COP26) three years ago was the launch of the Global Methane Pledge. The goal is to reduce global methane emissions at least...

Economy

U.S. Debt Costs Soar to $3 Billion a Day Amid Record-High Interest Expenses

The daily cost of servicing the $35.3 trillion U.S. debt has skyrocketed to $3 billion, according to Apollo chief economist Torsten Sløk. This figure has doubled since 2020 as rising interest rates have...

Fed Faces Crucial Decision: Will a Quarter-Point Rate Cut Be Enough to Prevent Recession?

With inflation cooling and the labor market slowing, the Federal Reserve is facing a pivotal decision this month on whether a modest interest rate cut will be enough to keep the U.S. economy expanding. Fed officials are...

Wall Street Braces for Volatility as Jobs Data Signals Slower U.S. Economic Growth

Weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data has reignited concerns about the economys strength, as Wall Street braces for increased volatility. The SP 500 saw significant declines, with investors questioning whether the Federal...

Britain Needs $1.3 Trillion Investment Over Next Decade to Boost Economic Growth

Britains economy requires an additional $1.3 trillion in investment over the next decade to meet ambitious growth targets, according to a new report. The report emphasizes the need for annual investments of 100 billion,...

푸틴, 미-러 주요 포로 교환에 도움 준 사우디 왕세자에게 감사 표시

러시아 블라디미르 푸틴 대통령은 목요일, 사우디아라비아의 무함마드 빈 살만 왕세자에게 미-러 간의 가장 큰 포로 교환을 조직하는 데 기여한 것에 대해 감사를 표했다. 미국 언론인 에반 거슈코비치(Evan Gershkovich)와 전직 미...

Politics

Donald Trump Vows to Restore Free Speech, Pledges Executive Order to Ban Federal Censorship if Elected in 2024

Speaking at a rally in Wisconsin, former President Donald Trump pledged a sweeping crackdown on what he describes as federal efforts to limit free speech, promising to take decisive action if he wins back the White House...

Joe Biden’s Vacation Days Total 48 Years’ Worth for Average American Worker, Data Reveals

President Joe Bidens time away from the Oval Office has sparked fresh scrutiny, with new data revealing that the 81-year-old leader has spent nearly 40% of his presidency on vacation. The Republican National Committee...

Donald Trump Pledges Harsh Prison Sentences for Election Cheating if Re-Elected in 2024

Donald Trump has ramped up his rhetoric on election integrity, vowing that if he wins the 2024 presidential race, he will impose long-term prison sentences on individuals caught engaging in election fraud. The former...

Donald Trump Fury: Ex-POTUS Vows Day-One Pardons for ‘Political Prisoners’ Targeted by Biden-Harris Administration

Donald Trump has made a sweeping promise to his base, pledging that if re-elected in 2024, his first order of business will be to pardon what he calls political prisoners who have been targeted by the Biden-Harris...

Donald Trump Gains Ground Among Muslim-American Voters, New Poll Shows 7-Point Surge Since 2020

Former President Donald Trump is seeing a notable uptick in support from Muslim-American voters, with nearly one-third now backing his candidacy, according to a new poll conducted by the Rainey Center. The data reveals a...

Science

SpaceX President Urges Brazil to End Sanctions on Starlink Amid Financial Account Freeze

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell has called on Brazil to end sanctions against Starlink, citing the recent freezing of the companys financial accounts and threats to revoke its ISP license. The move has sparked tensions...

Boeing’s Starliner Begins Critical Return from ISS After Months in Space Delays

Boeings Starliner spacecraft undocked from the ISS on September 6, beginning its journey back to Earth after months of delays caused by a thruster malfunction. The deorbit burn, scheduled for late evening, will determine...

SpaceX Hits 7,000-Starlink Milestone with Successful Falcon 9 Launch of 21 Satellites

SpaceX achieved a significant milestone on September 5, launching 21 additional Starlink satellites, surpassing 7,000 in orbit. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, marking the 15th flight for this specific...

SpaceX Set for Back-to-Back Launches with Starlink and Polaris Dawn Missions This Week

SpaceX is gearing up for two consecutive launches this week, with a Starlink mission scheduled for September 5, followed by the groundbreaking Polaris Dawn mission on September 6. These launches mark SpaceXs return to...

John Deere Tests Starlink-Powered Connectivity for Farming Equipment in U.S. and Brazil

John Deere is testing Starlinks satellite internet technology in an early access program aimed at enhancing agricultural connectivity. The trials, conducted in the U.S. and Brazil, explore how Starlink can improve machine...

Technology

Shiba Inu Analyst Unveils Harsh Truth: Market Hopes and Burn Impact in Focus

Shiba Inu investors received a stark reality check from analyst Zach Humphries, who emphasized that while the meme coins long-term prospects are promising, its short-term market growth may not meet investor expectations....

Elon Musk Sets Mars in Sight: SpaceX to Launch First Starship Missions to Red Planet in 2026

Elon Musk is pushing SpaceXs Starship toward Mars with uncrewed missions set for 2026. Crewed flights are expected by 2028, marking a significant leap toward a human presence on the Red Planet. Elon Musks Mars Plan...

Cybertruck Lead Engineer Reveals Hands-Free Frunk Feature in Tesla’s Latest Update

Teslas lead engineer for the Cybertruck, Wes Morrill, confirmed the rollout of a hands-free frunk feature, introduced in the 2024.32 Software Update, offering easier access for owners. Tesla Lead Engineer Confirms Frunk...

Apple Intelligence to Fuel AI Coin Rally as iPhone 16 Launch Sparks Investor Excitement

As Apple prepares to unveil Apple Intelligence with its iPhone 16, excitement is building for a potential AI coin rally. Analysts suggest this could be the breakout moment for AI-focused cryptocurrencies after recent...

Telegram Game 'Catizen' Surpasses 800K Paying Users in Six Months, Dominating Clicker Games

The Telegram mini-app Catizen has gained 34 million users in just six months, with 800,000 paying users generating an average of $33 each. The tap-to-earn game has become the platforms highest revenue-generating...