Environment
National Forecast for Tuesday June 30, 2020
Tuesday June 30: There are mixed conditions across the country, with Victoria experiencing both windy and sunny conditions.
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Antarctica
'Nowhere to hide': South Pole warms up with climate change a factor
The South Pole, the most remote part of the planet, has been warming at triple the global average, as natural variability joins with climate change to produce an abrupt shift in temperature trends.
- by Peter Hannam
Opinion
Electric cars
'A global dirt magnet': Australia is losing out from fuel efficiency failures
The nation is missing out on electric cars the rest of the world loves.
- by Behyad Jafari
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Paris Agreement
Australian emissions break Paris targets even after corona quiet
While Australia's greenhouse gas numbers have fallen during the epidemic, the reduction is not yet enough for the nation to meet Paris agreements targets.
- by Nick O'Malley
Weather
Perth hit by severe storms
Perth has been hit by wild weather as severe weather warnings are in place for parts of WA.
Weather
National Forecast for Monday June 29, 2020
Monday June 29: There was been wild weather across Victoria and WA as winter continues across the country.
Weather
Sunshine ahead for most states
A high pressure system is expected to keep most states largely dry and clear today.
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Literature
Rebecca Huntley on why it's time to get emotional about climate change
Huntley says the way the COVID-19 pandemic has played out, at least in Australia, has given her unexpected hope.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Weather
Saharan dust arrives in the US
Saharan dust from Africa is blanketing southeast US today and is expected to hang around through the weekend.
Weather
National Forecast for Saturday June 27, 2020
Saturday June 27: Canberra hit with frost as most of the country's eastern states experience mild winter weather and some light showers.
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Biodiversity
NSW lands biggest conservation purchase in state's history
The government will create a conservation area in far north-west NSW 10 times the size of the Royal National Park, in the largest purchase of private land for environmental protection in the state's history.
- by Peter Hannam