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Australia is planning for a very hot summer, which will have far-reaching consequences for many people. It’s time governments took this more seriously and, importantly, took action.
The effects of climate change on health are getting more political traction. But there’s still more to do, particularly as the health harms of climate change are only getting more serious.
More Australians than ever live in rented homes, many of which get far too hot. With summers getting longer and hotter, keeping millions of people cool should be a national housing policy priority.
Autumn is arriving later in the year – climate change is probably to blame.
It’s spring, but many street trees look stressed and sick. Heat and insect attack are arriving early. But our cities are also steadily losing canopy cover.
Extreme heat and bushfires bring unique challenges for someone with dementia. Here’s how we can all play a part in helping them stay safe and cool this spring and summer.
New research reveals how trees respond to extreme heat. Most trees lose more water than models predict. Some species cope better than others. Access to water will be critical for the hot summer ahead.
The northern summer was marked by intense fires and heat. Now it’s our turn to face the heat.
An ‘omega block’ helped Storm Daniel wreak devastation in Libya.
Climate assemblies may just provide the breakthrough required to develop popular, just and sustainable climate and energy policies.
The future of the traditional holiday getaway looks bleak.
Climate change is putting pressure on Ethiopia’s largest city, Addis Ababa, and exposing people to disease and natural disasters.
Sweating is just one of the body’s many processes that help keep us cool.
New research reveals drowning risk increases during Australian heatwaves, especially severe heatwaves. Here’s who is most at risk and what we can all do to stay safe.
Marine heatwaves aren’t just on the surface. They can be at their most destructive when they sweep along the seafloor.
Across the world, elderly people tend to be the most vulnerable to climate-related disasters.
As I hear reports of the fire tearing through Maui, I feel utterly depressed. As a fire scientist, I know the unfolding horror is just the beginning in our warmer world.
Living your life in air-conditioned comfort can actually put you more at risk from heat. Here’s why the age-old tradition of a midday nap could help.
New research shows climate change will harm animal welfare – including your pet.
Top contributors
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ARC Future Fellow and Associate Professor in Climate Science, ARC Centre of Excellence for 21st Century Weather, The University of Melbourne
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Deputy Director, Engagement and Impact, The ARC Centre of Excellence for the Weather of the 21st Century, Australian National University
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ARC DECRA Fellow, UNSW
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Honorary Associate Professor in Environmental Health, Australian National University
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Postdoctoral Researcher, Climate Science, University of Oxford
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Professor emeritus, The University of Melbourne
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Adjunct Professor of Environmental Geography, CQUniversity Australia
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Adjunct Professor (Practice) in the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, Monash University
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Senior Lecturer in Climate Change, University of Waikato
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Head of the Centre for Water, Environment, Sustainability and Public Health, University of Strathclyde
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Regius Professor of Meteorology and Climate Science, University of Reading
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Climate Scientist, Australian Bureau of Meteorology
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Professor of Pyrogeography and Fire Science, University of Tasmania
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Professor, Water and Landscape Dynamics, Fenner School of Environment & Society, Australian National University
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Climatologist, Australian Bureau of Meteorology