‘‘These triple events can be very impactful because you are not seeing the drying out of the soil and then more rain’’
National and international climate policies are stronger than ever, and although there is still much more to be done, it finally seems that government, business and public sentiment are moving in the same direction.
The more we can suppress global warming by reaching net-zero emissions as early as possible, the more we limit potential disastrous effects and the need to cool the planet in a post net-zero world.
It is vital we build a better understanding of rainfall changes under global warming so we can plan better for our future climate.
Providing large and well-connected green space is going to be essential urban infrastructure for increased urban populations facing climate change.
"Even under the Paris Agreement, there's a possibility of having 50-degree days in Melbourne and Sydney"
The UK heatwave is just the latest reminder of what’s in store for Australia and the world as the climate changes.
Climate change is expected to increase the risk of several natural hazards.
Many Australian ecosystems have evolved to rebound from extreme “natural” events such as bushfires. But the frequency, intensity, and compounding nature of recent events are greater than they’ve experienced throughout their recent evolutionary history.
Research supports the idea that the Antarctic ice sheet is poised to lose more ice and raise sea levels – particularly if the ocean continues to warm.