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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What is the Pacific Walker Circulation?
The strength of the Pacific Walker Circulation is a major part of what determines if we are in a La Niña or El Niño period.
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New study helps solve a 30-year-old puzzle: how is climate change affecting El Niño and La Niña?
We can expect more intense and frequent El Niño and La Niña events.
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What is El Niño’s impact on Australia’s weather and climate?
Climate models suggest that the rainfall decrease and temperature increase during El Niño will likely intensify in the future.
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Rainfall relief for Northern Australia during El Niño: New research
New research finds a significant interaction between the El Niño-Southern Oscillation and Madden-Julian Oscillation, with major implications for Northern Australia.
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El Niño and La Niña multi-year events could become more common: New research
Wet and dry periods could stick around for longer.
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We just blew past 1.5 degrees. Game over on climate? Not yet
There’s now good evidence that even if we overshoot 1.5℃, we could still reverse it by ending emissions and soaking up excess greenhouse gas emissions.