3 March 2022, The Conversation: After the floods comes underinsurance: we need a better plan. The floods affecting Australia’s eastern seaboard are a “1 in 1,000-year event”, according to New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet. But that’s not what science, or … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Impacts Observed & Projected
28 February 2022, The Conversation: New IPCC report shows Australia is at real risk from climate change, with impacts worsening, future risks high, and wide-ranging adaptation needed. Climatic trends, extreme conditions and sea level rise are already hitting many of Australia’s ecosystems, … Continue reading →
24 February 2022, The Conversation: Climate change is warping our fresh water cycle – and much faster than we thought. Fresh water cycles from ocean to air to clouds to rivers and back to the oceans. This constant shuttling can give … Continue reading →
14 January 2022, The Conversation, This WA town just topped 50℃ – a dangerous temperature many Australians will have to get used to. While Australians are used to summer heat, most of us only have to endure the occasional day over … Continue reading →