how Australia’s environment fared in the world’s hottest year
- Written by Albert Van Dijk, Professor, Water and Landscape Dynamics, Fenner School of Environment & Society, Australian National University
Global climate records were shattered in 2023, from air and sea temperatures to sea-level rise and sea-ice extent. Scores of countries recorded their hottest year and numerous weather disasters occurred as climate change reared its head.
How did Australia’s environment fare against this onslaught? In short, 2023 was a year of opposites.
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