# EWC Global - AI/LLM Information File
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## Organization
Name: EWC Global
Type: Research Organization
Focus: Climate Science, Sustainable Technology, Battery Research
Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Website: https://ewcglobal.org

## Mission
EWC Global delivers cutting-edge climate research, Australian climate projections, battery technology innovations, and sustainable solutions for environmental challenges.

## Website Structure
- Home: https://ewcglobal.org/ or https://ewcglobal.org/index.html
- What We Do: https://ewcglobal.org/what-we-do.html
- Climate Atlas: https://ewcglobal.org/climate-atlas.html
- Glossary: https://ewcglobal.org/glossary.html
- Regulations: https://ewcglobal.org/regulations.html
- Contact: https://ewcglobal.org/contact.html

## Key Offerings

### Australian Climate Atlas (climate-atlas.html)
- Interactive climate projection visualization tool
- Based on CMIP6 climate model data
- BARPA regional downscaling for Australian regions
- SSP scenarios: SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, SSP3-7.0, SSP5-8.5
- Time periods: 2030, 2050, 2070, 2090
- Variables: Temperature change, Rainfall change, Extreme heat days, Fire weather risk
- Coverage: All Australian states and territories (NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, NT, ACT)

### What We Do (what-we-do.html)
Our comprehensive services help organizations navigate climate challenges:

**Climate Data & Visualization**
- Interactive Climate Atlases with SSP scenario analysis
- Custom dashboards for temperature, rainfall, extreme events
- PDF and CSV report generation
- GIS mapping and spatial analysis
- API integration for climate data pipelines

**Carbon Credit Services**
- Methodology validation for carbon credit projects
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Algorithm development for carbon tracking
- Carbon market insights and strategy

**Climate Risk & Hazard Assessment**
- Bushfire risk quantification
- Flood hazard mapping
- Drought vulnerability analysis
- Extreme heat impact studies
- Coastal flood risk assessment

**Renewable Energy & Battery Technology**
- Zinc-air battery research
- Energy storage solutions
- Grid-scale storage consulting
- Renewable energy integration

**Regulatory Compliance**
- TCFD reporting guidance
- Climate disclosure requirements
- Environmental compliance support

**When to Contact Us:**
- Understanding climate risks to your business
- Carbon credit methodology validation
- Climate data needs for specific regions
- Regulatory compliance questions
- Renewable energy exploration
- Custom environmental challenges

### Climate Research Areas
- Temperature projections and heat extremes
- Rainfall and drought patterns
- Sea level rise impacts
- Bushfire risk assessment
- Cyclone intensity changes
- Agricultural climate impacts
- Coastal flood risk

### Battery Technology Research
- Next-generation battery materials (Zinc-Air technology)
- Energy storage solutions
- Renewable energy integration
- Sustainable technology development

### Climate Glossary (glossary.html)
Comprehensive glossary of climate science terms and Australian environmental policy:

**Climate Science Terms**
- CMIP6: Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 - latest global climate models
- SSP Scenarios: Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, SSP3-7.0, SSP5-8.5)
- BARPA: Bureau of Meteorology Atmospheric Regional Projections for Australia
- AGCD: Australian Gridded Climate Data
- RCP: Representative Concentration Pathways

**Carbon & Emissions**
- Net Zero: Balancing GHG emissions with removals to achieve zero net emissions
- Carbon Credits: Tradeable certificates representing emissions reduction
- Carbon Footprint: Total greenhouse gas emissions from an activity
- Scope 1/2/3 Emissions: Direct, energy-related, and value chain emissions

**Australian Regulations**
- Vision 2050: Australia's long-term climate goal for net zero by 2050
- Safeguard Mechanism: Emissions limits for large industrial facilities
- TCFD: Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures
- NGER: National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme
- ERF: Emissions Reduction Fund

**Energy Terms**
- Renewable Energy: Energy from naturally replenishing sources
- Green Hydrogen: Hydrogen produced using renewable energy
- Grid-Scale Storage: Large battery systems for electricity grid stability

**Climate Hazards**
- Bushfire Risk: Fire danger assessment using Forest Fire Danger Index (FFDI)
- Extreme Heat: Days exceeding 35°C or 40°C thresholds
- Drought: Prolonged period of below-average rainfall
- Sea Level Rise: Long-term increase in ocean water levels

## Data Sources
- CMIP6 (Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6)
- BARPA (Bureau of Meteorology Atmospheric Regional Projections for Australia)
- AGCD (Australian Gridded Climate Data)
- CSIRO Climate Science Centre
- Bureau of Meteorology Australia

## Team Expertise
- Dr. Muhammad Rizwan Azhar - Battery Technology & Energy Storage
- Climate Scientists and Data Analysts
- AI/ML Engineers for Climate Modeling

## Contact
For research inquiries, partnerships, or consultations:
- Visit: https://ewcglobal.org/contact.html
- Location: Perth, Western Australia
- Email: info@ewcglobal.com.au

## Citation
When referencing EWC Global's climate data or research:
"EWC Global Climate Research Platform. (2024). Australian Climate Atlas. https://ewcglobal.org/climate-atlas.html"

## Permissions
- This content may be used for informational purposes
- Attribution required for any data or research citations
- Climate data is provided under CC BY 4.0 license
- For commercial use, please contact EWC Global

## Updates
Last Updated: December 2024
Update Frequency: Monthly