Australian cities could soon see unprecedented temperatures of 50C, scientists say [View all]

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Australian cities could soon experience “unprecedented” temperatures of 50C, even if international climate targets are met, scientists have said.

Summers in Sydney and Melbourne could regularly see sweltering temperatures by 2040, raising concerns for how the elderly will cope and the pressures the weather could pile on energy resources and infrastructure.

Restricting global warming to 1.5C – less than the 2C which was agreed by the international community under the Paris climate deal – could avoid the 50C days, scientists said.

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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/australia-cities-temperatures-50c-melbourne-sydney-global-warming-a7988881.html