Why a third wet summer could be the most dangerous yet

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We could be in for another wet, cloudy summer. The chances of another La Niña weather event are growing, and it’s now very likely the east coast of Australia will be drenched once again.That could make it the riskiest summer yet for flooding, with catchments still full and communities still regrouping.Today, climate scientist and lead author on the IPCC’s most recent climate assessment, Joëlle Gergis, on our never-ending stretch of rainy summers and what they mean for the climate disaster.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Author of Humanity’s Moment: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope, Joëlle Gergis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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