3 January 2020,University of Sydney, A statement about the 480 million animals killed in NSW bushfires since September. Australia has the highest rate of species lost of any area in the world. Professor Chris Dickman estimates that 480 million animals … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: Extreme Events
12 December 2019, The Conversation, Grattan on Friday: Climate winds blowing on Morrison from Liberal party’s left. Scott Morrison is picking up that Australia’s devastating, prolonged fires are producing a soured, anti-government mood among many in the community. It may not be … Continue reading →
6 December 2019, The Conversation, Friday essay: living with fire and facing our fears. It is only mid-November but we have to walk early to avoid the heat. A northerly wind picks up clouds of dust and pollen, sending dirty billows … Continue reading →
20 November 2019, The Conversation, It’s hard to breathe and you can’t think clearly – if you defend your home against a bushfire, be mentally prepared. If you live in a bushfire-prone area, you’ll likely have considered what you will do … Continue reading →