The higher temperatures came with increased rainfall, marine heatwaves, and sea level rise, says a report from the World Meteorological Organisation. Many of these changes impacted NZ, […]
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El Niño may bring drought and fires to NZ – Expert Reaction
Parts of Aotearoa may face water shortages and increased wildfire risks this spring, Earth Sciences NZ says. El Niño has been declared in […]
Continue readingWildfires amid extreme winds – Expert Reaction
Fire crews are racing to put out vegetation fires in Kaikōura before this week’s extreme winds pick up again. Eleven […]
Continue readingCity fires likely to increase with climate change – Expert Reaction
As air temperatures get hotter with climate change, urban fires will get more common, with New Zealand seeing over 40% […]
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