Science Dean's Lecture - Cleaning up With Science

Explore the intersection of science and environmental cleanup in this University of Melbourne Science Dean's Lecture. Delve into fascinating case studies including Northern Coal, Cane Toads, and The Blue. Examine challenges in water-sensitive urban design, real-time control technology, and geoengineering. Learn about innovative approaches like targeted gene flow and sustainable development from experts including Professor Tim Fletcher and Dr. Mike Wheeler. Engage with cutting-edge research on pollution mitigation, hydrology, and ecological restoration. Participate in a thought-provoking Q&A session on the future of scientific solutions for environmental issues.

Introduction
Case study
Challenges
Introducing the speaker
Northern Coal
Cane Toads
The Blue
Common Garden Experiment
Targeted Gene Flow
Thanks
Introducing Professor Tim Fletcher
Hydrograph
Water sensitive urban design
Realtime control technology
Tanktalk
Robin Schofield
Geoengineering
Dr Mike Wheeler
Questions and answers
Sustainable development
Pollution