BM203 – Dr Jürgen Knödlseder – Sustainability in Science Research

In this episode, I speak to Dr Jürgen Knödlseder on the following topics:

– What are the components of a carbon footprint in science, particularly in astrophysics research?

– How was the lab’s carbon footprint estimated?

– How do we continue to do research and minimise our carbon footprint?

– What are some new ways that conferences are being conducted?

– Looking at new research with “old” data

– Are there enough astronomers to justify all the new instruments coming online?

– How increasing co-operation and reducing competition will help reduce wastage

– A rundown on Dr Knödlseder’s foray into local politics from the lens of environmentalism

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