A climate expert explains the Northern Hemisphere's weird, wild summer - and what it means for Australia
A climate expert explains the Northern Hemisphere's weird, wild summer - and what it means for Australia
theconversation.com A climate expert explains the Northern Hemisphere's weird, wild summer - and what it means for Australia
The predicted El Niño is a worry, but it doesn’t guarantee the record-breaking heat we’re seeing in parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
- Extreme weather events seen globally highlight risks Australia also faces from climate change.
- La Niña typically brings above average rainfall to Australia, but uncertainties exist on how climate change will impact ENSO.
- Recent Australian floods show no region immune from climate change impacts.
- Connections between Arctic changes and Australia's weather patterns being researched.
- Events globally and in Australia show urgent need to reduce emissions and adapt to climate change.