The State of the Climate report anticipates more frequent heatwaves and more intense heavy rainfall, and said the severity of warmer temperatures would “depend on the speed at which global greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced.”
Storms brought 30 inches of rain to areas near Sydney recently, and some residents have seen their homes flooded for the third or fourth time in 16 months.
Australia's environment is sick and getting sicker as the combined effects of climate change, pollution, land clearing and mining take a dangerous toll, a landmark report says.
Authorities warned of extreme fire dangers in several parts of Australia on Friday as scorching heat and erratic winds are expected to fan deadly bushfires burning across the country, and likely spark new ones.
