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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In hot water: here’s why ocean temperatures are the hottest on record
We experience the weather and climate directly, by our lived experience. What matters more is the big picture we are seeing.
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Professor Andy Pitman speaks to the Australian Parliament on severe weather and roads
“It is unambiguous that climate is changing due to human activity – specifically the emissions of greenhouse gases. These are increasing the risk of some extreme events.”
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Say my name: the polarising name of atmospheric rivers
While scientific debate is important and healthy, we must be careful not to let nomenclature become the centre of the debate, and ultimately delay progress in our understanding of phenomena.
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What is a compound event in weather and climate?
A compound event is when bad weather and climate events combine together. Storms, droughts, floods and fires can become compound events.
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Poorer countries must be compensated for climate damage. But how exactly do we crunch the numbers?
Low-income nations have contributed relatively little to global emissions. Compensation from richer nations is vital to helping them manage the growing burden of climate harms.
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How will the Madden-Julian Oscillation respond to climate change?
As the tropical climate warms, the intensity of rainfall and winds associated with the Madden-Julian Oscillation as well as their patterns may change, leading to intense debate and scrutiny of how extratropical weather will be affected.