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Climate change in Queensland
UNDERSTAND | ADAPTUNDERSTAND ADAPT | TRANSITIONUNDERSTAND ADAPT | TRANSITIONC limate changeVERSION 1in QueenslandIn the future, the state can expect:How will Climate change affect Queensland ? Queensland snapshotQueensland is Australia s second largest state by area and third largest by population. More than half of Queensland s estimated million residents live outside the greater metropolitan area of Brisbane a high proportion compared with the rest of highly urbanised Australia. Renowned worldwide for its diverse environment, Queensland has five of Australia s 11 World Heritage Areas and one of the Natural Wonders of the World the Great Barrier temperatureshotter and more frequent hot daysharsher fire weather fewer frosts reduced rainfall in the south-eastmore intense downpoursless frequent but more intense tropical cyclones in the northrising sea level more frequent sea-level extremes warmer and more acidic seasBrisbaneMaryboroughRockhamptonMackay TownsvilleCairnsWeipaNormantonMt IsaLongreachCharlevilleRomaToowoombaHow can we deal with these changes?
floods, droughts, heatwaves and bushfires. Climate change is likely to exacerbate the frequency and severity of these events. We will increasingly be affected by changes in temperature, rainfall, sea level and extreme weather conditions. It makes sense to take appropriate action to better manage our climate risks. Well-considered and effective
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