Melbourne swelters through hottest day in six years as severe heatwave descends on Australia’s south-eastern states. “It’s not just a normal burst of summer heat. These are really dangerous conditions.” The climate crisis has increased the frequency and severity of extreme weather events.

Melbourne swelters through hottest day in six years as severe heatwave descends on Australia’s south-eastern states. “It’s not just a normal burst of summer heat. These are really dangerous conditions.” The climate crisis has increased the frequency and severity of extreme weather events.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/07/severe-heatwave-hits-southern-australian-states-with-firefighters-warning-many-areas-ready-to-burn

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