Just a few miles west of some of the country’s most iconic beaches, densely built Sydney suburbs are amplifying the dangers of climate change.
Tag: Heat and Heat Waves
Tropical Cyclone Jasper Nears Australia Amid Wave of Extreme Weather
The storm is part of a stretch of wild weather the continent has been experiencing, which includes heat waves, fires and floods.
As World Heats, Energy for Air-Conditioning Could Double by 2050
Electricity use for cooling could double by 2050, driving up the greenhouse gas emissions that cause warming.
Fire Season in Australia Starts Early
Though experts do not think that this season will be the worst yet, they also warn that the past is no longer a reliable guide to the future.
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Encounters Trouble in Brazil
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour broke records in North America, but has faced tragedy and mishaps during a three-day stretch of concerts in Rio de Janeiro.
Taylor Swift Fan Falls Fatally Ill at Brazil Concert Amid Heat
Many fans fell sick at the show, where temperatures broke records and concertgoers complained of a lack of water. The pop star postponed Saturday’s show.
Lancet Countdown Report Shows Climate Change’s Impact on Health
The 8th update to a major international report shows more people are getting sick and dying from extreme heat, drought and other climate problems.
5th National Climate Assessment Lays Out Climate Threats and Solutions
A major government assessment lays out both the far-reaching perils of global warming and the cost-effective fixes that are available today.
2023 Virtually Certain to Be the Hottest Year on Record, Scientists Say
Analyzing data from October, European climate scientists found another record-breaking month for temperatures around the world.
Drought in Syria, Iran and Iraq Made ‘Extreme’ by Global Warming, Attribution Study Says
Syria, Iraq and Iran were parched by high temperatures that would have been “virtually impossible” without the effects of global warming, scientists said.