climate change

heavy rain in the city

The most severe sudden downpours in Sydney have intensified by 40 per cent in the last two decades.

volodymyr zelensky speaking via zoom at cop27 conference

This year’s climate talks have been overshadowed by rising international tensions, energy crises and war. But that doesn’t mean climate action is dead.

three african wild dogs stand on a sandy hill

The naturally best breeding window for these endangered animals is shortening, prompting a unique change in behaviour. 

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UNSW has a wide range of experts available for comment on COP27, the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference.

people sandbagging a shop in a regional town in australia

The budget earmarked worthwhile climate measures, but many are piecemeal. Amid record-breaking extreme weather in Australia, federal spending on climate action still falls well short.

solar panels in bright and warm sunlight seen from above

The world’s solar panels rely on technology pioneered in Australia. Now our researchers are working on ultra-low-cost, high efficiency solar cells.

dead fish float in water of the menindee lakes

Climate change shouldn’t be used as a 'get out-of jail free' card to excuse bad decision-making and poor planning decisions.

a flooded farm from the loddon river in serpentine victoria

Farmers need help to adapt as weather extremes worsen.

Lightning over the ocean and waves crashing on rocks

A new international study takes a comprehensive look at just how much the oceans have warmed since the 1950s, and where they are headed in the coming years.

A man wears a face mask to protect himself against very dangerous level of air pollution. A thick yellow fog coming from the nearby forest fires covers Canberra city.

It's becoming clearer that climate change can have devastating impacts on economies. What can we expect in the upcoming 2022-23 federal budget to minimise this? 

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