What was the Australian climate like before official weather records began? What do tree-rings, ice cores and deep-sea coral measurements tell us? What do Indigenous seasonal calendars reveal? And what do settler diary entries about rainfall, droughts, bushfires and snowfalls show about the continent's natural climate cycles?

Sunburnt Country pieces together Australia's climate history for the first time. It shows a continent always vulnerable to climate extremes and variability. It gives an unparalleled perspective on how human activities have altered patterns that have been in existence for millions of years, and what climate change in our own backyard looks like.

Sunburnt Country highlights the impact of the warming planet on Australian lifestyles and ecosystems but also the power individuals have to shape future life on Earth.

What does climate change in Australia really look like?

About the Author
Joelle Gergis is an award-winning climate scientist and writer from the University of Melbourne.


Book Information
ISBN 9780522871548
Author Joelle Gergis
Format Paperback
Page Count 310
Imprint Melbourne University Press
Publisher Melbourne University Press
Weight(grams) 482g
Dimensions(mm) 232mm * 154mm * 17mm