The recent natural disasters to hit Australia are a consequence of climate change, says an architect of the country’s stalled climate change policy. Tweet This Post
As hurricane Yasi makes her way across northern Australia, Queensland residents are salvaging what they can from the monster storm, and one person has been confirmed dead, Australian authorities said on Friday. Tweet This Post
The worst cyclone to hit Australia in a century narrowly missed two major Queensland cities, sparing thousands of people from its wrath. Tweet This Post
Cyclone Yasi, a storm with the most severe level, category five, is closing in on Australian state Queensland and authorities say that it is already too late for residents to leave since the storm is expected to hit in the next few hours. Tweet This Post
Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan stated on Monday that the floods that hit the country’ eastern seaboard, including the city of Queensland, may might as well be the costliest natural disaster seen by Australia, a country which is known to often experience extreme climate changes. Tweet This Post
The state of Victoria, Australias’ South East, is the next victim of flooding after the Queensland disaster. Tweet This Post
A particularly strong La Niña currently observed is the underlying reason for the heavy rains causing devastating floods in Australia, and elsewhere, the U.S. space agency said on Thursday. Incoming search terms:La Niña’s effect on the Pacific trade winds and has made tropical Australia particularly rainy Tweet This Post
Authorities in Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland in Australia hit by the worst floods in known history of the country, are preparing for a massive cleanup effort. Tweet This Post
The third biggest city in Australia became a virtual ghost town as tsunami like flash floods ripped through the city. Thousands have left their homes and the remaining residents are resorting to panic purchase of food to prepare for a long haul. Tweet This Post
The record floods hitting Australia over the past two months are causing catastrophic damage to the Queensland infrastructure, said Queensland premier on Wednesday. Tweet This Post