A tale of two quasi-linear convective systems, their mesoscale structure and moisture sources

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A tale of two quasi-linear convective systems, their mesoscale structure and moisture sources

Climate Change Research Centre (CCRC) 4th Floor, Matthews Building, UNSW, Kensington

Presenter:  Dr. Stacey Hitchcock (CLEX and The University of Melbourne) Host: Climate Change Research Centre Much of the heavy and extreme rainfall in the Melbourne region occurs on days with linearly organized precipitation. These systems are typically convective in nature and frequently associated with cold fronts. Of course, not every linear (or quasi-linear) convective system... View Article

Climate change and hydrological risk – a humanitarian engineering perspective

Climate Change Research Centre (CCRC) 4th Floor, Matthews Building, UNSW, Kensington

Register here. Location: Climate Change Research Centre, Seminar Room, Mathews Building 4th floor, UNSW, Sydney. Presenter: Dr. Fiona Johnson (Water Research Centre, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering - UNSW Sydney). Host: Climate Change Research Centre. Communities across the Global South have adapted to floods, droughts and cyclones over many generations. However anthropogenic climate change... View Article

“Why should I bother?” to “Yes, we can!”: Risk, willingness, and cooperation in action on climate change

Climate Change Research Centre (CCRC) 4th Floor, Matthews Building, UNSW, Kensington

Ben Newell (UNSW).  A complete policy response to climate change, habitat destruction, plastic pollution, and other Anthropocene challenges requires action by governments, industries, nongovernmental organizations, and individuals. Attempts to drive change at the individual level often confront reactions like “Why should I bother altering my behavior? And if I do change, will my actions make... View Article