A bleak outlook from climate scientists in latest report

This year has been one of the hottest and driest since records began, and the outlook for relief from the dry conditions is not promising.

Thousands of students rally demanding action on climate change in Sydney Source: AAP

A summit is being held in Canberra this month ((fri)) to examine Australia's response to the drought that is devastating much of eastern Australia.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has convened the summit to look at both short- and long-term strategies.