Facts about climate change
The science of climate change is well established. If you’d like to learn more, here are some reliable sources to learn more about climate science.
What we know
- Average temperatures will continue to increase, as will the number of unusually hot days each year. By the 2030s, daily maximum temperatures are expected to increase between 0.8°C and 1.6°C.
- Overall rainfall will decline, but extreme rainfall events will become more intense. Urban environment’s like Stonnington will continue to become more and more vulnerable to the impacts of heatwaves and flooding. By the 2050s, Melbourne’s climate could become similar to that of current-day Wangaratta.
Helpful resources
Here are some resources to help you keep up to date or develop a stronger understanding of climate science.