Monash CliComm

Data visualisation is a key factor in communicating climate change as it helps people better understand and interact with the science. This is why we strive to provide our weather presenters and readers with reliable data that is visualised in a simple and clear way 📈📊

Electricity generation costs are finally coming down, but households won't automatically see savings on their bills ⚡​🤔​ To learn why, check out our latest Changing Climates article here 👉 bit.ly/changing-clima…

Join Operations Manager Amelia this Friday at #EverythingElectricMELBOURNE for a rapid-fire mythbusting session on #EVs and clean energy 📅 Friday 14 Nov | 🕟 4:30–5 pm | Everything Electric, Melbourne For more info: au.everythingelectric.show/vic/giga-theat… @Everyth1ngElec @RaceFor2030

We've teamed up with player-led organisation @footy4climate to understand AFL players’, club administrators’, and fans’ awareness of climate impacts on the game ​Want to be part of a sustainable footy future? Share your thoughts via the 3 min survey👉 monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6E…

Are your energy bills climbing? Research shows households could save thousands by making the switch from gas to electric 🔥​👉​⚡ Find out more in this week’s Changing Climates article here: bit.ly/changing-clima…

June’s bone-chilling nights sent thermometers plunging across southeast Australia. But intense cold snaps don’t change the bigger picture – our climate is still heating up in the long term. Read the full Changing Climates article here 👉bit.ly/changing-clima…

At the Right Here, Right Now Summit, @MonashUni University brought together powerful voices to explore climate solutions grounded in Indigenous knowledge, health equity, and creative engagement. To explore our work at the #RHRN summit and beyond, visit monash.edu/mcccrh/right-h…

It was #WorldOceanDay yesterday, a chance to dive into the wonders and importance of the deep blue sea🐬​🐟​🌊​ As climate change warms our oceans, marine life, weather patterns, and life on land are all being put at risk 🌡️​⚠️

From the Mariana Trench (deepest part of the ocean) to Mount Everest (highest mountain peak), plastic pollution is everywhere 🌊​🏔️​ The theme for #WorldEnvironmentDay tomorrow is #BeatPlasticPollution, protecting people and the planet from pesky plastic 🥤​🚫

It might say winter on the calendar, but temperatures are telling a different story – the outlook points to a few mild months ahead ❄️​🥵​ Across Australia, we're around 3-4 times more likely to see minimum temperatures reach the hottest 20% of the historical average

Last week we had the pleasure of hosting an amazing team of Australia Awards Climate Fellows from Indonesia. The Hub ran a climate communication workshop, exploring written, visual and verbal ways to make science more accessible. Thanks to @HerbFeithCentre for the opportunity!

Join us for a celebration of innovative sustainability ideas on 12 June ♻️🧑‍🏫​ We’re excited to join the City of Casey’s Innovate Casey event, highlighting local sustainability solutions – and to share our new Climate Classrooms program. Find out more: bunjilplace.com.au/events/innovat…

Humanity is facing one of its greatest challenges: the climate crisis. But there is hope – human rights provide a powerful path forward Be part of the global conversation at the 24-hour #RHRNClimate plenary on World Environment Day - 5 June Learn more: monash.edu/mcccrh/news/ar…

Summer’s hanging on - and so is the sunshine ☀️🌡️​ Rooftop solar is booming, and with 1 in 3 homes already on board, now’s a great time to make the switch. There are lots of grants and rebates are ready to help too.

A strong, positive Southern Annular Mode, or SAM, meant dry skies for the southern states, while Queensland copped a soaking For more on April’s wild weather, check out this week’s Changing Climates article: bit.ly/changing-clima…

Australia just had its busiest cyclone season in almost two decades, with 12 tropical cyclones forming in 2024/25. WA recorded 11 – its most in 41 years – while the northern region had none for the first time since 2008/09. Only one formed in the east, and that was #TCAlfred

The National Climate Action Survey shows support for Australia's nuclear power ban is on the rise. In 2023, the survey showed 51% of people supported Australia’s ban on nuclear energy. But in 2024 that rose to 59%. Read more here: theguardian.com/australia-news…

We're well into autumn, but high summer temperatures seem to be sticking around as climate change blurs the boundaries between our seasons To find out how your local area is changing, read our latest Changing Climates article here: bit.ly/changing-clima…

This week, Hub Operations Manager Amelia spoke at the 2nd Public Sector Climate-related Risk and Disclosure Summit in Canberra, sharing insights on the power and risks of climate communication to manage climate risk and define actions to meet Net Zero targets.

EVs are charging ahead, setting new benchmarks and sparking momentum in Australia’s car market 🚙​⚡

No time to waste! We're diving straight into part three of our 'Reactor Rundown' series – this time, exploring #nuclear waste ☢️​⚠️