A large international conference can produce the emissions of an entire city in a week, according to new research. A University of Otago researcher is calling for a dramatic overhaul of academic events, in light of the climate crisis. First up, conferences should be held every second year, which has the potential to slash emissions in half. READ MORE:* Coronavirus could teach us how to mitigate climate change* Climate Explained: How much does flying contribute to climate change? On top of the climate benefits, cheaper registration fees for virtual attendees would also allow more researchers – beyond the best-funded academics – to attend, Higham said.

Source: Stuff July 19, 2020 16:52 UTC