Australians should brace for longer and more frequent heatwaves, with climate scientists warning that 50-degree days are now a permanent reality. This year’s extreme temperatures have broken records in three states, signalling a shift towards what was once a rare event.
ABC meteorologist Dr Adam Morgan explores the implications of these 50-degree summers for Australia.
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