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Sarah Perkins
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Heatwaves: hotter, longer, more often
Heatwaves are one of the most important climate-related risks for Australians. The extreme heat in Melbourne that plagued the 2014 Australian Open Tennis Tournament and the record-breaking heat in large areas of Queensland this summer reminded us of the risks that heatwaves pose. Coming on the heels of a record-breaking summer of 2012/2013, this summer’s...