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"The Australian summer has started to unleash its power. On Monday, the
Victorian town of Walpeup reached 47.1°C, and towns in Queensland, western New
South Wales, South Australia and the Northern Territory all hit temperatures
above 45°C.
More sweltering days and nights are expected. The Bureau of Meteorology
forecasts above-average temperatures for most of Australia this summer.
What’s more, bushfire experts predict an increased fire risk across vast
regions of the continent. Already this season, an out-of-control bushfire
struck Creswick in central Victoria after Monday’s extreme heat.
All this is a dangerous cocktail for the electricity grid. Increasing
temperatures puts a strain on supplies, while bushfire smoke can limit the
electricity produced by solar panels. And troublingly, heatwaves and bushfires
are set to worsen as climate change continues.
Here, we explain the challenges ahead this summer, and outline simple household
measures to help keep your electricity supplies flowing."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
