Australia Heatwave Sparks Wildfire Fears

Parts of Australia are experiencing a significant heatwave, with record high temperatures anticipated in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. Meteorologists warn that the combination of extreme heat, dry conditions, and strong winds poses a severe risk of uncontrollable wildfires. This heatwave follows recent extreme weather events that have already sparked multiple blazes across the continent.

In parallel, companies like Fujitsu are developing advanced technologies to measure carbon dioxide absorbed by coastal ecosystems. These efforts aim to accelerate the growth of the blue carbon credit market. Underwater drones are being used to map and quantify carbon sequestration by marine plant life, with the goal of creating digital twins for estimating CO2 absorption and forecasting conservation impacts.