As a new climate report paints a damning picture of the state of the Australian environment, the federal government says preparations must go beyond emissions reductions.
The country's climate has warmed on average 1.47C since national records began in 1910, according to the State of the Climate report released on Wednesday.
"That's why we have set aside a billion dollars for a disaster-ready fund," Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek told the ABC.
