Effects of global heating in NT worsened by ‘dangerous and fire-promoting buffel grass’, expert says
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Fire authorities have warned large parts of the Northern Territory are facing heightened fire danger throughout spring, with above average fuel loads leaving much of the territory vulnerable.
Low soil moisture has also led to elevated fire risk for parts of New South Wales, including some areas that were badly burned during the black summer fires, and south-east Queensland as an El Niño system continues to strengthen in the country’s south-east.
Continue reading...This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Lisa Cox Environment and climate correspondent.
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