A Tale of Two Climates

It was the worst of times, it was the worst of times. . .

While two months ago, Australia was struggling to come to terms with the scope of the drought that was taking its toll on farm and city, Australia is now struggling to come to terms with rainfall and flooding that is taking its toll on farm and city. Whereas previously the Bureau of Meteorology was saying things like "lowest rainfall every recorded" it's now switched to saying things like "highest rainfall ever recorded". It's a stark reminder that Australia has the highest rainfall variability in the world. Small comfort to those that have gone swimming in their living rooms over the past few weeks.

Meanwhile, the Pasha Bulker is still stuck on the beach outside Newcastle. Apparently it's not so easy to refloat a coal freighter after its run aground. In the meantime, Greenpeace has been cleverly using the ship's hull for its usual fun and games.