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Water and power cuts prompted by reduced rainfall and drought in Southern Africa have caused major problems for business.
The summer forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology predicts a hot, dry summer.
Rising temperatures will not only hurt people in the future. Many are feeling the effects now. Those who work outdoors, those who have certain chronic conditions and the elderly are vulnerable.
Taking this step may improve the quality of life for vulnerable people and reduce the amount of air conditioning they use, making their neighborhoods less prone to power outages.
And how long before such extreme heatwaves become the ‘new norm’ across the region?
England’s out of the World Cup, but the UK can at least enjoy the weather… can’t it?
July is the hottest month in much of North America. Experts explain who is most affected by heat waves and ways to cope with them.
As the climate changes and the population grows, meeting the demand for food will become more difficult as arable land declines. But an international team of scientists has figured out an innovative solution to dramatically bumping up crop yields.
Keeping global warming to 1.5°C could significantly decrease the frequency of extreme climate events across Africa.
Record-breaking April heat is likely to continue for at least another month.
Many parts of the US have experienced extreme heat or extreme cold in the past year. Recent research projects that climate change will increase deaths from both types of weather, especially cold spells.
Cooling off this summer will be more expensive than ever, putting at risk the very young, the elderly and people with health conditions.
How can cities protect residents during heat waves? There’s no single solution, but expanding air conditioning, installing passive cooling features in homes and planting shade trees all can help.
Climate change is making heat waves more frequent and intense around the world. Cities are hotter than surrounding areas, so urban dwellers – especially minorities and the poor – are at greatest risk.
Major airports around the world will see more frequent flight restrictions in the coming decades because of increasingly common hot temperatures.
Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie told Q&A that heatwaves were ‘worsening’ in Australia and ‘hot days’ had doubled in the last 50 years. Let’s take a look at the evidence.
Australia is looking at another mild winter – but while it sounds pleasant, it can increase bushfire risk and worsen drought. Winter heatwaves are actually (enjoyable) extreme weather events.
Heat records have tumbled across New South Wales as the state suffered through the weekend’s heatwave. A new analysis shows that climate change made this kind of event much less of a rarity.
The latest heatwave put huge pressure on our electricity grid, as Australians turned on their air conditioners. Smarter design and regulations could solve the problem.
Principales colaboradores
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Chief Investigator on the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes; ARC Future Fellow, UNSW Sydney
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Professor of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, University of Dayton
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Distinguished Scholar, NCAR; Affiliate Faculty, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Senior Lecturer of Physical Geography and GIS, University of the Free State
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Climate Scientist, Australian Bureau of Meteorology
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Professor of Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University
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Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, Boise State University
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Honorary Associate Professor, Australian National University
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Senior Lecturer in Climate Science, The University of Melbourne
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Climate Scientist, Australian Bureau of Meteorology
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ARC DECRA Fellow, UNSW Sydney
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Professor of Physical Geography, University of the Witwatersrand
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Climate scientist, Australian Bureau of Meteorology
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Assistant Professor of Architecture, University at Buffalo
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Clinical Associate Professor, Texas A&M University
