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As the world continues its spell of hottest months on record, leading climate scientists say there is a margin to the persistent heat which cannot be explained by the effects of known climate drivers and global warming.
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A La Niña watch has been called, but Australia's weather service says there is a lot more to unpack
Australians are still reeling from a summer of extreme weather events, so the news a US climate agency is on La Niña watch could spark fears about the years ahead. However, Australian scientists are taking a cautious approach.
If you're walking out of the house drenched in sweat — it's not the humidity
The dew point in some parts of the south-east of Queensland has tipped to 26C, exceeding that of equatorial countries like Singapore.
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