Internal documents show BoM escalated questions on climate and floods

Internal documents show BoM escalated questions on climate and floods

Emails show that the Bureau of Meteorology directed staff to refer questions from journalists about floods,fires,climate change and the reef to senior management.

  • byCaitlin Fitzsimmons andNick O'Malley

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  • byPeter Hartcher
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‘Ecological grief’:communities,economy suffer from damage to Great Barrier Reef

The Commonwealth’s five-year report card says the outlook for Australia’s world heritage ecosystem is very poor,with global warming the biggest threat.

  • byMike Foley
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  • byMelissa Fyfe
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Last summer was so hot on the Great Barrier Reef,even the scientist didn’t believe it

Lead author Ben Henley had to recheck his data when the latest temperature readings wouldn’t fit on his charts.

  • byMike Foley
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Australia’s unique marine wonder is under increasing pressure from rising temperatures,but the science is still being questioned.

  • byMike Foley
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Faulty GPS nearly drove bulk carrier into the Great Barrier Reef

Faulty GPS nearly drove bulk carrier into the Great Barrier Reef

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  • bySean Parnell
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‘Under serious threat’ but no downgrade for Queensland tourist hotspot

The Great Barrier Reef will remain on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites - for now.

  • byKat Wong
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Shackleton saved his men from the ice,and now Tim Jarvis wants to save the ice from us

A virtual reality film opening at the Australian Museum on Saturday brings to life Shackleton’s tale of endurance,and highlights the changes to the ice since his trip more than 100 years ago.

  • byJulie Power
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The map that reveals the shocking extent of Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching

The map that reveals the shocking extent of Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching

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  • byMike Foley