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Extreme weather & extreme costs: rethinking climate adaptation in Australia

The recent National Climate Risk Assessment warns of Australia’s increasing climate challenge, showing extreme weather risk are widespread, and likely to intensify without urgent action. The report also maps areas of high threat, providing guidance for planning, insurance, and adaptation. But Australians continue to witness skyrocketing costs from extreme weather, with recent analysis estimating losses of …

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Landmark Climate Report Warns Millions of Australians at Risk from Sea Level Rise

The National Climate Risk Assessment warns millions of Australians are at risk from rising sea levels and heat-related deaths, unless climate change can be limited. According to the landmark report released today, the number of heat-related deaths in Sydney could soar by almost 450% if global heating surpasses 3C.  The comprehensive assessment also outlines the …

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Santos’ Darwin Gas Hub Leaking Methane for nearly 20 years, alleged ‘cover up’

Environmental groups are calling for action on an alleged cover-up, as documents reveal Santos’ major gas export hub in Darwin has been leaking huge amounts of methane for nearly 20 years. Documents obtained by the Environment Centre NT suggest Santos and ConocoPhillips concealed the leak from the public to prevent obstructing approval for the controversial …

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Majority of Australians think Fossil Fuel Corporations should pay for climate damage

Majority of Australians believe coal, oil and gas corporations should pay for the damage caused by their climate pollution. Commissioned by the newly formed alliance, Make Big Polluters Pay, the polling also found 75% of Australians are in agreement – climate change and extreme weather are contributing to cost-of-living pressures. With a big percentage of …

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