AUSTRALIA, FIRE AND WATER

The grim realities of climate change

An episode from the series EARTH ON EDGE

Synopsis

Australia is almost like heaven on Earth, with its white sand beaches and waves popular among surfers and the Great Barrier Reef. Its inhabitants know of their good fortune and have built their lives facing the ocean they cherish.

But extreme climate phenomena undermine the balance of the country. The Great Barrier Reef is affected by another severe episode of bleaching. In 30 years, almost half of this heritage has been lost, and the reefs could disappear forever.