Australia Faces Urgent Climate Challenges as State of the Climate Report Reveals Dire Trends

The 2024 report highlights increased warming, extreme weather patterns, and the critical need for rapid emissions reduction.

Australia's average land temperature has risen by 1.51°C since 1910, surpassing the global average and intensifying extreme heat events.
Sea levels around Australia have risen by 22 cm since 1900, posing significant risks to coastal communities and infrastructure.
The report emphasizes that global warming is largely locked in until 2040 due to existing greenhouse gas emissions, necessitating urgent action to reach net zero.
Northern Australia has experienced a 20% increase in wet-season rainfall since 1994, while southern regions face significant declines in winter rainfall.
The frequency and intensity of bushfires have increased, with longer fire seasons now a regular occurrence across the country.