Changing times for rivers and catchments



2:35 AM Tue 24 May 2011 GMT
In the 21st century we will see river flows and patterns of rainfall runoff change as the impacts of climate shifts are felt in Tasmania, detailed modelling by the Climate Futures for Tasmania project shows. The research has been undertaken for the Tasmanian Government with support from Hydro Tasmania. Climate Futures for Tasmania is hosted by the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre. The report is being launched today by the Minister for Climate Change, the Hon. Nick McKim. The Climate Futures for Tasmania Water and Catchments Technical Report projects river flows for more than 1900 subcatchments in 78 ...


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