The inherent differences in epistemologies and research methods in electrical engineering and earth science hinder interdisciplinary collaboration. In the context of climate change, this divide affects the shift towards long-term sustainability in global energy systems, prompting dialogue between the disciplines to enable effective interdisciplinary collaborations.
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Z.X. acknowledges support from the Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (AoE/P-601/23-N) and the General Research Fund of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (PolyU15209322). H.S. acknowledges support from the General Research Fund of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (project 16300823-CIVL) and Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust (FA123).
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Ruan, J., Xu, Z. & Su, H. Towards interdisciplinary integration of electrical engineering and earth science. Nat Rev Electr Eng 1, 278–279 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44287-024-00042-9
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