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Originally published by Scimex The chemicals in bushfire smoke can enhance the activation of molecules that destroy ozone, according to Australian research which warns that the findings increase concern that more frequent and intense bushfires could delay the ozone hole recovery in a warming world. Previous research has shown that the smoke from the 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires changed the chemical composition of the upper atmosphere, including a decline in the levels of ozone, but this new research looks at how... View Article
Originally published by Scimex The ongoing wet weather across south-eastern Australia has shown no signs of slowing, with flash and riverine flooding occurring across large regions of NSW and Victoria. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned the Lachlan River could peak in Forbes at the 1952 flood level of 10.8 metres today. Below, Australian experts respond to the ongoing situation. Organisation/s: Australian Science Media Centre Funder: N/A Expert Reaction These comments have been collated by the Science Media Centre to provide a... View Article
Originally published by Scimex Ocean surface temperature changes in the Eastern Pacific and the weather that comes with it are likely to be detectable by 2030 under current climate change projections, according to Australian and international researchers. The team used 70 years of data on the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO), which sees the Pacific climate naturally oscillate between the warm El Niño and cold La Niña. Combining this data with climate models, the researchers say climate-change related variation in ENSO events will be... View Article
Ground-breaking new study finds phenomenon cannot be explained by typical climate variability Newsrooms: clean interview footage is available for broadcast use here: https://cloudstor.aarnet.edu.au/plus/s/WTE42a6dahcAJGp Lead author Dr Hooman Ayat – Photos and videos are available at https://cloudstor.aarnet.edu.au/plus/s/WTE42a6dahcAJGp A groundbreaking new study (10.1126/science.abn8657) has found rapid rain bursts have intensified over Sydney by 40% in the last 2 decades. The findings have major implications for the city’s preparedness for flash flooding and associated impacts in the future. “Sydney has seen rapid rain... View Article
Originally published by Scimex The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is one of the key drivers of Australia’s climate, and it’s become more influential since the 1990s, severely reducing wheat yields for Aussie farmers, according to Australian and Chinese scientists. The team used computer simulations and artificial intelligence (AI) to investigate what’s been happening to the IOD since the 90s, and changes in Australia’s other major climate driver, the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO). They found that, since then, the impacts of ENSO have... View Article
Originally published by AusSMC/SciMex. Australia’s eastern states are experiencing heavy rains and widespread flooding. Below, Australian experts offer commentary on the continuing issues and potential after-effects of the rising waters. Organisation/s: Australian Science Media Centre Funder: N/A Expert Reaction These comments have been collated by the Science Media Centre to provide a variety of expert perspectives on this issue. Feel free to use these quotes in your stories. Views expressed are the personal opinions of the experts named. They do not represent... View Article
Global warming and urbanization are expected to increase heat hazards in cities around the world, but higher temperatures may not always lead to higher health risks.