Perth's Gardens Cling to Life with Desalinated Water Amidst Record Drought and Ecological Crisis
April 23, 2024Perth's gardens rely on desalinated water amid the city's driest six-month period on record.
Native vegetation across a wide area of Western Australia is dying due to an extended dry summer, prompting a climate and ecological emergency declaration.
Climate scientist Bill Hare links the environmental damage to global warming caused by burning fossil fuels and forecasts a troubling future.
The loss of biodiverse ecosystems could escalate the risk of severe bushfires, impacting wildlife and plant life.
Farmers are experiencing unprecedented drought conditions, challenging their ability to maintain agricultural productivity.
State government is called upon to enact more effective climate adaptation strategies and to address the underlying issue by reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Apr 22, 2024
Drying and dying: South West forests hit by warming climateThe Age • Apr 22, 2024
Drying and dying: South West forests hit by warming climate