The effects of climate change that we experience locally include:
- More days above 30° and 35° Celsius
- Higher average temperatures
- More frequent and severe extreme weather events
- More variable and severe rainfall events
- Increased sea level rise
- More frequent and severe flooding events
- Longer dry periods
Climate Action Darwin are a local community group that have detailed the impacts of climate change on their website. These include:
- Local impacts
- Ecological impacts
- Health impacts
- Economic impacts
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