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Australia faces record September heat amid El Nino warnings
Original: https://www. theguardian.com/australia-news /2026/oct/05/australia-weather-el-nino-climate-crisisseptember-record We rac
Australia is confronting record-breaking September temperatures as an El Nino pattern takes hold, prompting fresh warnings about the accelerating climate crisis. Commentary online reflects frustration that the world continues to race toward environmental catastrophe without meaningful action. The extreme heat, attributed to climate change combined with El Nino, has renewed debate over the country's climate policy and preparedness for a dangerous fire and drought season.
Why now: Record September heat in Australia has reignited alarm over climate inaction ahead of an El Nino-driven high-risk season.
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- https://www. theguardian.com/australia-news /2026/oct/05/australia-weather-el-nino-climate-crisisseptember-record We race towards the precipice. And do nothing to stop the catastrophe. # Climate · Nigel_Purchase@mstdn.social · 2
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