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Kimberley Reid

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Bangkok’s floods show what happens when a warming climate meets a sinking city

Bangkok’s latest deadly floods were driven by an extraordinary downpour, but the city’s sinking land, rapid urbanisation and rising seas are...

07.10.2026 30

Pearls and Irritations

Kimberley Reid

As the planet warms, cities like Bangkok could be increasingly inundated by deadly floods

Thai authorities have declared a city-wide disaster zone following the deaths of at least 31 people.

06.10.2026 10

The Conversation

Kimberley Reid

The weather bureau has just declared an El Niño. What could this mean for Australia?

Past El Niño events have coincided with some of the driest, hottest weather on record.

17.06.2026 40

The Conversation

Kimberley Reid

Why has this autumn been so hot and dry?

It’s been a very warm and dry autumn for much of southern Australia – and winter looks set to be similar.

11.05.2026 40

The Conversation

Kimberley Reid

Why the phrase “Super El Nino” makes Australian climate scientists roll their eyes

Media reports have suggested a “super” El Niño is looming. The problem is, these autumn forecasts are notoriously unreliable.

09.04.2026 50

The Conversation

Kimberley Reid