#ClimateImpactsWildlife – Bass Strait

#ClimateImpactsWildlife – Bass Strait

Jun 5, 2019 | Wildlife

Climate Experience: Citizen spotted a manta ray, a species not usually found in cold Victorian waters. The previous most southern sighting was just south of Sydney. Explanation: The East Australian Current has extended 350kms south since the 1940s, increasing...

#ClimateImpactsHealth – Rutherglen

Jun 5, 2019 | Health

Climate Experience: Locals struggling to cope with persistent heatwaves. Reports include: Citizens unable to go outside for days until 8pm. Citizens unable to undertake usual hobbies, exercise or maintain friendship activities. Explanation: January 2019 temperatures...
#ClimateImpactsHeat – Baranduda

#ClimateImpactsHeat – Baranduda

Jun 5, 2019 | Heat Related

Climate Experience: Citizens have noticed trees struggling to cope with persistent heatwaves. Reports Include: Plane trees suffering mass defoliation and limb falls. Local arborist reported he had double the number of limb fall call outs than any other year.[1]...
#ClimateImpactsWildlife – Baranduda

#ClimateImpactsWildlife – Baranduda

Jun 5, 2019 | Wildlife

Climate Experience: Citizens found numerous ringtail possums struggling to cope with persistent heatwaves. Two were found hanging in trees almost dead and 16 were admitted to the Kangaloola Wildlife Shelter. Explanation: January temperatures were nearly 6 degrees...

#ClimateImpactsAgriculture – Wangaratta

Jun 5, 2019 | Agriculture/Horticulture

Climate Experience: Poultry farmer lost over 40 chickens in summer heat waves of 2019. Explanation: January temperatures were nearly 6 degrees above the long term average.[1][2] The region has seen increasing periods of above average temperatures with 20 out of the...