The science behind climate extremes is fascinating and diverse.
Our experts love to share their work with the media, websites like The Conversation and here at climateextremes.org.au – here’s some of their latest articles.
Note: sometimes we also share work and articles from researchers and organisations not directly affiliated or funded by our Centre. We love to share interesting work done by others in our field. If you’d like to share or adapt our work, please get in touch – email clex@unsw.edu.au
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From floods to fire? A climate scientist on the chances El Niño will hit Australia this year
It’s not yet clear exactly how climate change may be altering El Niño. However, there are indications climate change may be moving El Niño events towards the central Pacific nearer the international dateline.
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Disastrous floods in WA – why were we not prepared?
It’s time we include Indigenous knowledge when creating disaster risk management strategies and climate change adaptation plans.
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Why Pacific Islanders are staying put even as rising seas flood their homes and crops
Relocation and retreat are not a panacea for climate risk in vulnerable locations. In many cases, people prefer to adapt in place and protect at-risk areas. No climate adaptation policy should be decided without the full and direct participation of the affected local people and communities.
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What does ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence Mean For Teaching? A Climate Science Lecturer Investigates.
Universities, and educators in general, need to quickly start thinking about how these technologies are going to affect the way we teach and how we assess students.
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Extreme heat in the midst of the Big Wet for northern Australia – what’s going on with the weather?
We need to be prepared for different types of extreme weather over the summer. Wherever you are in Australia, it is important to keep up-to-date with the weather forecasts over the next few months.
