Climate

QLD farmers concerned over approval of coal seam gas extraction wells

Farmers in regional Queensland are up in arms over the Federal government’s approval to drill more than two thousand wells in the area.  The wells are to extract coal seam gas in the Murray Darling region, and farmers are concerned the drilling will soon pollute the high-quality alluvial soil and the groundwater below.  Image: Image: …

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How Australians with disabilities face climate change

Most Australians are living with the consequences of climate change. However, those with disability are often faced with higher rates of comorbidity as a direct result of rising temperatures, according to the recently released National Adaptation Plan. As a survivor of the 2003 Canberra Bushfires, Eav Brennan understands how difficult it can be to manage …

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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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