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Swollen Rivers in Channel Country
Heavy rain in March drenches parched land in southwestern Queensland.
Bushfire Smoke, Pollution Responsible for Over 400 Excess Deaths
Medical researchers have estimated some of the impacts of this summer’s bushfire smoke and air pollution on Australians’ health.
Concrete Solutions That Lower Both Emissions and Air Pollution
Air quality and climate change intertwine in unexpected ways.
Glacier Loss Likely to Continue
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and NIWA scientists are exploring the ongoing effects of climate change, including possible impacts from the Australian bushfires, on New Zealand’s glaciers.
Coal Exit Benefits Outweigh Its Costs
Coal combustion is not only the single most important source of CO2, accounting for more than a third of global emissions, but also a major contributor to detrimental effects on public health and biodiversity.


