Australia's snowboarders lose a month of training to record heat

Harvey Edmanson and other Australian snowboarders faced a three-week training delay this year. His season ended in late August instead of late September. He lost over a month of normal training time.

Why it mattersShorter training seasons threaten Australia's competitive edge in snow sports, especially for developing athletes who cannot afford to train abroad. Sustained loss of local training grounds could push athletes out entirely.

AustraliaAustralia's medal momentum from the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics risks stalling if young snow athletes lose access to local training grounds during the Australian off-season.

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267,000 Australian homes at risk from rising seas by 2100

The Climate Council projects more than 267,000 coastal properties will face damage from flooding by end of century.

Why it mattersHundreds of billions in property damage and lost land affects property values, insurance costs, and whether people can stay in coastal areas.