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The world endured 2 extra heatwave days per decade since 1950 – but the worst is yet to come – Micky News

The term “heatwave” is no stranger to Australians. Defined as when conditions are excessively hot for at least three days in a row, these extreme temperature events have always punctuated our climate. With many of us in the thick of winter dreaming of warmer …

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With many of us in the thick of winter dreaming of warmer days, its important to remember how damaging heatwaves can be.
In 2009, the heatwave that preceded Black Saturday killed 374 people. The eco…

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