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The Life Scientific - Anna Korre

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Mar 25, 2025
Anna Korre, an environmental engineer at Imperial College London and Co-Director of the Energy Futures Lab, shares her insights on the urgent need for decarbonisation in British industry. She discusses the complex relationship between fossil fuels and everyday products, and the challenges posed by corporate greed and short-term policies. Korre also highlights her innovative research into underground CO2 storage as a potential solution for climate action. Personal stories from her Greek upbringing add depth to her journey in a male-dominated field.
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ANECDOTE

Stones Thrown in South Africa

  • Anna Korre and her students were once mistaken for mining company representatives in South Africa.
  • Locals, fearing exploitation and environmental damage, threw stones at them.
INSIGHT

PhD Research

  • Anna Korre's PhD research focused on the environmental impact of historical mining near Athens.
  • She used geostatistics to map contamination and differentiate between background metal levels and human-caused pollution.
ANECDOTE

Opening Cans of Worms

  • Anna Korre's PhD analysis revealed the mining industry's reluctance to address environmental concerns.
  • They warned her against "opening cans of worms" due to potential reputational damage and profit loss.
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