Wednesday, January 4, 2006

Searing preview of greenhouse life

"Sydney can expect more of the searing temperatures that fanned fires, stopped trains, disrupted air travel and blacked out suburbs on New Year's Day, according to CSIRO global warming projections.

On average, Sydney experiences temperatures above 35 degrees three days a year. That could double by 2030 and rise to as many as 18 days by 2070..."

W: http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2006/01/02/1136050394364.html

Sydney reached 45 degrees on New Year's Day. It was really, really hot!