Heatwaves

Koalas face several threats, including loss of habitat due to land-clearing, dog attacks and heatwaves.

The World Meteorological Organization warns the floods, heatwaves and other extreme weather conditions gripping many parts of the world are likely to continue as a consequence of accelerating climate change.

Parts of the world are feeling the strain of record-breaking heatwaves, drought, devastating floods and raging wildfires. They are having a widespread impact on human health, agriculture, ecosystems and infrastructure.

Summer heatwaves are becoming the new normal across the region.

Summer heatwaves are becoming the new normal across Europe.

The number of droughts, floods and heatwaves is likely to increase.