Severe weather in a changing climate (3rd edition)
Buckley, B., Done, J. M., Henson, R., Turner, K., Chan, P., et al. (2025). Severe weather in a changing climate (3rd edition). , doi:https://doi.org/10.5065/2cy6-r178
| Title | Severe weather in a changing climate (3rd edition) |
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| Genre | Technical Report |
| Author(s) | B. Buckley, James M. Done, R. Henson, K. Turner, P. Chan, S. McKenna, Cindy L. Bruyere, S. Elsey, M. Lepastrier |
| Abstract | This third edition integrates new insights from Australian universities, government agencies, and insurance data, alongside recent national and international research, including the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report. Since the 2020 release, confidence in observed and projected climate trends has strengthened, with clearer understanding in some areas and persistent uncertainty in others. The report finds that global temperatures now exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, driven by greenhouse gas emissions, El Niño conditions, and declining aerosol pollution, pushing climate risks closer to critical thresholds. Updated assessments detail intensifying tropical cyclones, extreme rainfall and flooding, severe convective storms, and bushfire conditions; evolving patterns in mid-latitude and East Coast Lows; accelerating sea level rise and marine heatwaves; and growing risks from compound and connected extremes. Together, these findings underscore the mounting hazards to communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems under continued warming and highlight the urgent need for coordinated mitigation and adaptation efforts. The Executive Summary outlines priority insights for researchers, policymakers, and planners, complementing the National Climate Risk Assessment (2025) to inform resilient decision-making. |
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| Publication Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Publisher's Version of Record | https://doi.org/10.5065/2cy6-r178 |
| OpenSky Citable URL | https://n2t.net/ark:/85065/d7pk0mmq |
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