Australia climate report

Australian scientists warn that temperatures could rise by more than 5°C by the end of the century if greenhouse emissions are not cut
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CURRENT MEAN TEMPERATURES

26°C line

20°C

14°C

WA NT QLD SA VIC NSW ACT TAS

YEAR 2090 MEAN TEMPERATURES (if emissions not reduced)

Very warm average

20°C

26°C

14°C

Cooler areas contract

Temperature: Average will rise

Rainfall: More extreme, intense floods

Cyclones: Fewer but more intense

Bush fires: Harsher fire weather

Oceans: Warmer and more acidic. Sea levels continue to rise
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Sources: CSIRO, BoM

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