It's often been said by some, in the field of Climate Change studies, that if the planet had a proverbial "canary in the coal-mine", then it would be Australia. The land down under, my home, has been subject to numerous climate issues for decades: the hole in the ozone layer, causing increased UV radiation; droughts causing major suffering for farmers; the strange dust storm of last year; and now, strange severe weather... Videos from Melbourne and Perth after the jump!
