In summary
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State greenhouse gas emissions |
Per capita emissions and emissions per unit of gross state product have decreased. Per capita emissions are still one of the highest in the world. Atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases are increasing. State sources of greenhouse gases are increasing. |
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Rainfall |
The reporting period includes the third and fifth wettest years on record. The long-term trend is for a decline in rainfall. |
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Temperature |
The reporting period includes the warmest year on record. The long-term trend is for increases in average (air and sea surface) and extreme temperatures. |
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Energy |
Energy production is still the dominant source of state emissions (74%). Renewable energy has increased as a proportion of total installed capacity and of the proportion supplied and used. |
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Sea level |
The global trend is for a rise in sea level, with variances based on local geomorphology, wind direction/strength, etc. |
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Oceans |
Sea temperature and acidity are increasing; salinity is changing. |
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Marine and terrestrial biodiversity |
Trends in biodiversity are negative to variable, with changes in gene pools, species ranges, biological patterns and ecosystem dynamics. |
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Human health, infrastructure, agriculture and forestry |
Reduced rainfall will affect water supplies and agriculture. Climate variability has increased, leading to increased frequency and severity of some extreme weather events such as heatwaves. The increased frequency of extreme events will impact police, emergency services, infrastructure maintenance, volunteers, etc. |
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