There is a correlation between C02 levels in the atmosphere and sea level rises. The world sea level has risen approximately 20cm since 1900. CO2 levels in the atmosphere equate historically to a higher sea level than we have in 2008. There is a time lag effect due to the time taken for glaciers and ice shelves… Continue reading Sea level rise
Year: 2014
2011 climate action and carbon price rally
A climate action and carbon price rally was held in Treasury Gardens, Melbourne, Australia on Saturday 12 March 2011. About 10,000 people attended the rally to support the need to price carbon pollution as one measure for taking action on climate change. The rally was organised by several environment groups, including Getup and Environment Victoria, to show public… Continue reading 2011 climate action and carbon price rally
Victorian kitesurfing locations
Victorian kitesurfing locations are many and varied. This article provides a summary of locations, their best wind direction, and links to other information. Disclaimer: Verify site information with locals or someone who has kited there before heading out for the first time at a new location. Port Phillip Bay West coast East coast Videos External links
Australian heatwave January 2014
Australia experienced an extreme heatwave during January 2014. In early January, maximum temperatures in excess of 40C were experienced on successive days across Australia.[1][2] Early January 2014 – Western Australia, Queensland and New South Wales Adelaide is predicted to be the hottest city in the world on Thursday 16 January 2014.[3] Blistering heat formed over… Continue reading Australian heatwave January 2014