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The Science Show|Science Show - 2008-06-07 Episode
Business leaders discuss climate
Scientists and leaders from business and government met in Canberra in May 2008 to discuss the need for action over climate change. Tim Flannery explains the urgency and suggests a radical solution. Tim Costello says climate change is causing poverty and undoing 50 years of development work in the world´s poorest countries. The group discussed the technologies available for saving energy, and the options ahead for reducing carbon output through carbon trading. Alexandra de Blas reports from the forum.
Ford´s Model T - 100 years old
The first Model T went on sale in September 1908. Fifteen million cars were made over a period of twenty years. It was the first production line for cars. John Duncan describes the design, the materials used and the production methods employed in producing the car. He also talks about the personality of Henry Ford and how it contributed to the car´s success. Peter Hodgson compares the approach one hundred years ago to today´s car manufacture, and the new materials being developed for cars.
Saving the Western Swamp Tortoise
It has changed little in 20 million years. But now, due to urban expansion, the Western Swamp Tortoise in under threat. Lynne Malcolm reports from Perth where the Perth Zoo and the Department of Environment and Planning are collaborating in a breeding and monitoring program.
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