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Are we ready for the extreme weather ahead

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Are we ready for the extreme weather ahead – the double whammy of climate pollution and El Nino

It’s on all our minds: are we ready for the extreme weather ahead?  Climate Council has this week published a useful explainer on implications for floods, droughts, bushfire and heat of the current El Nino being on track to become the strongest since records began. Partnering with Groundswell and Emergency Leaders for Climate, Climate Council hosted a webinar discussion 1 September with key community leaders about their perspective on the impacts and risks ahead. Sobering, powerful, and very informative. Key links below

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Groundswell briefing with Emergency Leaders for Climate Action & the Climate Council.

Dr Andrew Watkins, former Head of Climate Prediction at the Bureau of Meteorology, Greg Mullins AO AFSM, founder of Emergency Leaders for Climate Action, and a firefighter for more than 50 years, Amanda McKenzie, Climate Council CEO.