Hey there! Have you heard about what’s happening to Australia’s environment? A new report says that without more help, Australia’s amazing nature could be in big trouble!
Over the past 25 years, Australia’s land has been getting hotter. The average temperature has gone up by almost 1 degree Celsius. That might not sound like much, but it can make a big difference! Warmer temperatures can lead to more extreme weather, like heatwaves and bushfires.
Not only that, but the number of threatened species in Australia has gone up by over 50%! That means more animals and plants are at risk of disappearing forever. 😢 Some wildlife populations have dropped by 60% because of things like losing their homes, new predators, and climate change. Imagine if your favorite animal was gone forever!
One of the big problems is that Australia doesn’t have enough tools to watch over its environment. Right now, it relies on satellites from the United States to keep an eye on things like the weather and land changes. But if the U.S. stops funding those satellites, Australia could be left in the dark!
Professor Albert Van Dijk from the Australian National University says that Australia’s own equipment is old and not working well. Many weather stations and water gauges are broken or not being used. Some areas don’t have any data at all, like “data deserts.” Without knowing what’s happening, it’s hard to fix problems.
The report also talks about other worrying things, like:
- A 22% increase in super-hot days 🥵
- Coral reefs experiencing mass bleaching, which harms sea life 🐠
- More animals and plants becoming endangered 🌿
So, what can be done? The report suggests that Australia needs to invest more in its own systems to watch and protect the environment. That way, it can take action to save its unique wildlife and beautiful landscapes.
Protecting the environment is important not just for Australia but for the whole world. After all, we all share this amazing planet! 🌏
What do you think we can do to help the environment? Maybe start by learning more about nature, recycling, or telling others why it’s important to take care of our world!
Reference(s):
Australia faces bleak environmental future without more investment
cgtn.com
