Understanding Alfred: Media Briefing, 13 March 10:30am AEDT
When: 10:30am AEDT, Thursday 13 March
Where: Online via Zoom
REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK
Hear from a Northern NSW farmer Peter Lake about how he’s been pummeled by repeated floods, as well as former NSW Fire and Rescue Chief Greg Mullins on the increasing challenges for emergency crews responding to these large scale disasters.
Climate councillor Professor David Karoly will also explain the science behind the system and how warmer seas around Australia have influenced Alfred, and whether we can expect more cyclones to head south in the future.
Facilitator: Dinah Arndt, Climate Council Head of Strategic Communications
Speakers:
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Professor Emeritus David Karoly - Climate Councillor, former IPCC author, former Leader of the Earth Systems and Climate Change Hub, and international climate expert.
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Greg Mullins - Climate Councillor, Founder of Emergency Leaders for Climate Action (ELCA), and former Commissioner of Fire & Rescue New South Wales.
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Peter Lake - A grazier in Northern NSW who has been impacted by repeated floods.
Join the briefing Thursday 13 March at 10:30 AM AEDT by registering here.
We look forward to seeing you there.
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