Researchers have collated measurements made by satellites, field sensors and people, to get a picture of the nature’s recovery while we’ve been in lockdown.
Australia’s capital cities have collectively lost 30% of their stored water over the last six years. But this loss is not evenly distributed across the country.
Multiple large, intense fires are stretching from Australia’s coast to the tablelands and parts of the interior.
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Ben Henley, The University of Melbourne; Andrew King, The University of Melbourne; Anna Ukkola, Australian National University; Murray Peel, The University of Melbourne; Q J Wang, The University of Melbourne, dan Rory Nathan, The University of Melbourne
Drought has both natural and human causes, but deep cuts in our greenhouse gas emissions are urgently needed, regardless.
Some towns in northern NSW are likely to see empty dams next year.
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Once water is used in washing, cleaning or even sewerage it can be safely and reliably treated. The treated water is then safe to drink – identical to the original water.
Antarctic winds have a huge effect on weather in other places.
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Professor, Research School of Earth Sciences and Chief Investigator in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes, Australian National University