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Earth is already shooting through the 1.5°C global warming limit, two major studies show

Earth is already shooting through the 1.5°C global warming limit, two major studies show

Earth is crossing the 1.5°C limit outlined in the Paris Agreement, beyond which scientists predict catastrophic harm to systems supporting life on...

10.02.2025 8

The Conversation

Andrew King

As Los Angeles combusts, 2024 is declared Earth’s hottest on record

This record-breaking heat is primarily driven by humanity’s burning of fossil fuels. The warming won’t stop until we reach net-zero emissions.

10.01.2025 10

The Conversation

Andrew King

La Niña back this summer? Not likely – and unofficial declarations are jumping the gun

It’s the height of summer and many Australians have already experienced heatwaves, heavy rains and even significant bushfires over the Christmas...

07.01.2025 3

The Conversation

Andrew King

This summer will likely be wetter and warmer for most Australians, bureau forecast says

After this spring’s heat, humidity, rain and storms across Australia, you may be wondering what summer has in store. The Bureau of Meteorology’s...

28.11.2024 3

The Conversation

Andrew King

Earth’s climate will keep changing long after humanity hits net-zero emissions. Our research shows why

The world is striving to reach net-zero emissions as we try to ward off dangerous global warming. But will getting to net-zero actually avert...

30.10.2024 4

The Conversation

Andrew King

Get set for more extreme weather across Australia this spring and summer

Australia is no stranger to extreme weather. From heatwaves and droughts to flooding rains, hailstorms or fire weather, our continent experiences...

13.09.2024 20

The Conversation

Andrew King

40 degrees in August?Here's why Australia is ridiculously hot right now

It's winter in Australia, but as you've probably noticed, the weather is unusually warm. The top temperatures over large parts of the country this...

26.08.2024 2

The Examiner

Andrew King

40 degrees in August?Here's why Australia is ridiculously hot right now

It's winter in Australia, but as you've probably noticed, the weather is unusually warm. The top temperatures over large parts of the country this...

26.08.2024 2

Canberra Times

Andrew King

40°C in August? A climate expert explains why Australia is ridiculously hot right now

It’s winter in Australia, but as you’ve probably noticed, the weather is unusually warm. The top temperatures over large parts of the country this...

25.08.2024 9

The Conversation

Andrew King

Monday was the warmest day recorded on Earth. But how do scientists actually measure that?

In the past week, Earth’s record for the hottest day was broken twice. Sunday July 21 was declared Earth’s hottest day since records began, when...

25.07.2024 10

The Conversation

Andrew King