Tag: Extreme weather
AUSTRALIANS BACK SCIENCE TO STEM TIDE OF MISINFORMATION
Australians overwhelmingly trust in science and scientists - and we strongly fear negative consequences for our society if people don't value science enough, new...
New IPCC report shows Australia is at real risk from climate change, with impacts worsening, future risks high, and wide-ranging adaptation needed
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Climatic trends, extreme conditions and sea level rise are already hitting many of Australia’s ecosystems, industries and cities hard.
As climate change intensifies, we...
This WA town just topped 50℃ – a dangerous temperature many Australians will have to get used to
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While Australians are used to summer heat, most of us only have to endure the occasional day over 40℃.
On January 13th, the temperature...
This is the most sobering report card yet on climate change and Earth’s future. Here’s what you need to know
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Australia is experiencing widespread, rapid climate change not seen for thousands of years and may warm by 4℃ or more...
The North American heatwave shows we need to know how climate change will change our weather
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Eight days ago, it rained over the western Pacific Ocean near Japan. There was nothing especially remarkable about this rain event, yet...
Seriously ugly: here’s how Australia will look if the world heats by 3°C this century
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This is a long read, it is an important read, so set aside time to take it all in.
Imagine, for a moment, a...