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Australian scientists have claimed that oysters could play a significant role in helping reduce carbon emissions. New research carried out by a team at the University of South Australia concluded that, given that oysters make use of carbon from the world`s seas and oceans to grow their shells, investing in the oyster industry could be a feasible way for businesses to offset their carbon emissions.
Notably, according to study lead author James Hickey, not only could such a practice help reduce Australia`s carbon footprint, but it could also be highly advantageous to oyster farmers, particularly those working in areas where they grow quickly. `An area like Ceduna where there`s perhaps more nutrients or better water – clearer water or better conditions for the oysters – then you will get faster growth,` he explained. `Therefore, if you were selling carbon credits through this process, you get a higher amount of money for your tonne of carbon or whatever measurement is used.` At the same time, work is to begin on introducing a new `smart-energy web` across the state of New South Wales, with householders in Sydney and Newcastle to be soon be able to turn off their electrical appliances over the internet.
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