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Information about Australia’s past, current and future climate helps industries, governments and communities plan for and adapt to a variable and changing climate.

The challenge

Changes to the climate system have occurred and are likely to continue

The international scientific community accepts that increases in greenhouse gases due to human activity have been the dominant cause of observed global warming since the mid-20^th century. Continued emissions of greenhouse gases will cause further warming and changes in all components of the climate system.

Australia’s changing climate represents a significant challenge to individuals, communities, governments, businesses, industry and the environment. Australia has already experienced increases in average temperatures over the past 60 years, with more frequent hot weather, fewer cold days, shifting rainfall patterns and rising sea levels. More of the same is expected in the future.

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