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Rising seas will threaten 1.5 million Australians by 2050 – report
Australia is an isolated continent surrounded by the Indian, Pacific,
and Southern oceans. It is known for its diverse landscapes, such as the outback
and rainforests, unique wildlife like koalas and kangaroos, and beautiful
coastlines and coral reefs, including the Great Barrier Reef. Even though overall
greenhouse gas emissions are declining, Australia still emits more greenhouse gases
per capita than most other countries due to its high dependency on fossil fuels
for electricity generation and transportation. According to the recently
published national climate risk assessment, Australia is predicted to face more
severe and frequent extreme weather events, such as floods, cyclones,
heatwaves, droughts, and bushfires. Average temperatures in Australia have
already exceeded 1.5 °C above preindustrial levels. If the warming continues,
the report warns of a significant increase in heat-related deaths, a decline in
water quality, a rise in sea levels, and a higher risk of biodiversity loss in
coral reefs. The government is now trying to coordinate efforts by federal,
state, and local governments to cope with the accelerating impacts of climate
change. It seems like a survival race.
Read the article and learn about how Australia may suffer from a warming
climate.
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