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In some areas of NSW, more than 200 mm of rain has fallen in 24 hours. At the same time, dry conditions have gripped much of the continent.
Why is it so warm across southern Australia this autumn? Where’s the rain? ‘Blocking’ high pressure systems are to blame, but the real culprit...
The atmosphere now has the highest carbon dioxide levels in the last 800,000 years – and global heat records have toppled yet again....
Earth is crossing the 1.5°C limit outlined in the Paris Agreement, beyond which scientists predict catastrophic harm to systems supporting life on...
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.
It’s the height of summer and many Australians have already experienced heatwaves, heavy rains and even significant bushfires over the Christmas...
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...
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...
Australia is no stranger to extreme weather. From heatwaves and droughts to flooding rains, hailstorms or fire weather, our continent experiences...
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...
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...
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...
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...