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Andrew B. Watkins

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It’s been one year since Australia assessed its national climate risk. But have we listened?

Over the past 12 months, the federal government has approved multiple fossil fuel projects and cut climate science funding.

15.09.2026 30

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Andrew B. Watkins

What happened to Australia’s snow season? A climate expert explains

Three climate-related factors have loaded the dice for a drier and warmer winter this year.

10.07.2026 40

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Andrew B. Watkins

Europe is battling a record‑breaking heatwave. What’s making it so severe?

A climate expert unpacks the potential causes and risks of extreme heat.

25.06.2026 30

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Andrew B. Watkins

Is this Australia’s climate wake-up call? Official report reveals a hotter, harder future if we don’t act now

The sobering assessment is a national call to action. The sooner Australia mitigates and adapts, the safer we will be.

15.09.2025 20

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Andrew B. Watkins

As US climate data-gathering is gutted, Australian forecasting is now at real risk

For decades, Australia has relied on data from US satellites, floats and monitoring programs. Planned deep cuts put Australian forecasting at risk

28.07.2025 30

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Andrew B. Watkins