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Sunburnt Country

The History and Future of Climate Change in Australia
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Sunburnt Country by Joëlle Gergis has received recognition for its insightful examination of climate change in Australia. It was shortlisted for the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards in the non-fiction category, celebrating its contribution to the public understanding of science and nature. The book is highly praised for its accessible approach to complex environmental topics.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in understanding the impacts of climate change within Australia, as it delves into the country's weather history and environmental challenges. It offers an insightful examination of current scientific research on climate patterns and presents it in an engaging and relatable manner. If you have a keen interest in science and nature, particularly concerning climate phenomena, this book provides a comprehensive and thought-provoking read.

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Sunburnt Country

Pieces together Australia's climate history for the first time. It shows a continent always vulnerable to climate extremes and variability. It gives an unparalleled perspective on how human activities have altered patterns that have been in existence for millions of years, and what climate change in our own backyard looks like.

What does climate change in Australia really look like?

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What was Australia's climate like before official weather records began? How do scientists use tree-rings, ice cores, and tropical corals to retrace the past? What do Indigenous seasonal calendars reveal? And what do settler diary entries about rainfall, droughts, bushfires, and snowfalls tell us about natural climate cycles?

Sunburnt Country pieces together Australia's climate history for the first time. It uncovers a continent long vulnerable to climate extremes and variability. It provides an unparalleled perspective on how human activities have altered patterns that have been with us for millions of years, and what climate change looks like in our own backyard.

Sunburnt Country highlights the impact of a warming planet on Australian lifestyles and ecosystems and the power we all have to shape future life on Earth.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780522871548

Publisher: Melbourne University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 April 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Melbourne University Press

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 277

About the Author

Joelle Gergis is an award-winning climate scientist and writer from the University of Melbourne.

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