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14 Apr 2026
Only four months into 2026, Australia is already grappling with the unrelenting impacts of climate change.
9 Apr 2026
Deadly heatwave events are occurring at temperatures and humidity levels previously thought to be survivable, according to a new paper by a team of...
8 Apr 2026
The latest 'State of the Global Climate' report from the World Meteorological Organisation has dropped and it's uncomfortable reading according...
2 Apr 2026
The Australian National University (ANU) has been formally appointed as a new Co‑Chair of the Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC), marking a...
1 Apr 2026
Australia is facing a wave of misinformation and disinformation on climate change and energy.
26 Mar 2026
Oil and gas prices are shooting up as war in the Middle East cuts down the supply of fossil fuels available, in what has been described as “the largest supply...
19 Feb 2026
In 2025, Australia experienced simultaneous flooding in northern regions and drought in southern regions. As we travel further from the historical bounds of...
18 Feb 2026
During Australia’s unprecedented heatwave in late January, air temperatures reached 50°C in inland South Australia and Australian farmers are already feeling...
4 Feb 2026
There’s a reason political commentators refer to Australia’s “climate wars”. Every time a climate policy is put on the table, supporters and opponents come out...
14 Jan 2026
Beyond the headline losses, disasters can lead to ongoing socio-economic problems, write Associate Professor Sonia Akter, Manh-Tien Bui and Professor Quentin...
13 Jan 2026
New research led by Professor Albert van Dijk revealed water-related disasters in 2025 caused nearly 5,000 deaths, displaced around 8 million people, and...
8 Jan 2026
New research from Dr Michael Tong and colleagues shows extreme weather is responsible for one in 15 emergency department visits, with climate change expected...
















