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Air and weather

Atmosphere

Site describes initiatives to improve the quality of air and to ensure the recovery of the ozone layer. Includes links for info on air quality, fuel alternatives and greenhouse gases

http://www.environment.gov.au/atmosphere/

Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is the national meteorological authority for Australia. It provides weather forecasts, warnings and observations for all states and territories of Australia. There is also information about climate, hydrology and other weather services such as weather charts, radar images, satellite images and marine weather.

http://www.bom.gov.au/

Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research

The Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research will provide a coordinated approach to the areas of weather and climate research in Australia. The Centre is an equal partnership between the Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO. Weather and climate researchers from both organisations will work to unlock the mysteries of climate change and to investigate the resulting challenges and opportunities.

http://www.cawcr.gov.au/

Climate

Bureau of Meteorology climate information pages with additional maps, educational materials and access to SILO services for agriculture.

http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/

Managing Climate Variability Program

The Managing Climate Variability Program partners invest in research and development activities to improve the information and tools available to Australian farmers and natural resource managers for the management of climate-related risks.

http://www.managingclimate.gov.au/

Weather and warnings information

Provides access to Australian weather forecasts, weather observations, flood warnings and high sea forecasts from each state and territory provided by the Bureau of Meteorology.

http://www.bom.gov.au/weather

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