Urban climatology studies how urbanisation and climate change shape local weather, with cities altering climates through heat-retaining surfaces and geographic factors like latitude and topography.
Maryam Fazeli is a PhD researcher in the School of Built Environment at the University of New South Wales, the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes, and the ARC Centre of Excellence for 21st Century Weather. After studying mechanical engineering in Iran, Maryam moved to Australia to pursue a PhD in urban climate. Her research focuses on assessing heat exposure in Australian cities using a human-centric approach.
Ocean oxygen loss is widespread and accelerating in both coastal waters and the open ocean due to climate change and nutrient runoff, with profound consequences for ocean life and humanity.
In February 2022, 91% of the Great Barrier Reef's corals bleached. A new study led by PhD researcher Lara Richards reveals that changing wind patterns were the main cause of this extreme event.
After growing up and studying meteorology in Indonesia, Fadhlil moved to Australia to pursue a PhD at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes. He is currently studying the impacts of equatorial waves on tropical Australian Rainfall. Here, we take a look at his career journey to date.
Atmospheric waves are like vast musical notes resonating around the globe. Researchers have recently discovered how these waves affect Australia's rainfall and how they can help us make better weather forecasts.
It has been suggested that ENSO teleconnections may amplify in the future. A new study reveals that this amplification could lead to more severe ENSO-induced precipitation and temperature extremes in some parts of the world.
Sea ice is declining at an alarming rate in Antarctica with significant implications for Australia's weather and climate. Appearing before the Committee last week, two researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes called for increased support for Antarctic research.
How will Australia achieve net zero, and what comes next? Meet the climate experts leading the way.
Achieving net zero emissions is essential to limit the impacts of climate change which are already being felt across the world. Once net zero is reached, global mean surface temperature will likely stabilise.