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The Environment Desk covers climate, nature, sustainability, conservation, and energy. We report on the forces shaping the planet and the policy and science behind environmental stories.

Mar 12, 2026 2 min read

Record Queensland Rain Exposes Insurance Maps That Still Pretend Old Climate Norms

March 2026 Queensland rainfall totals outpace old flood curves; DRFA aid flows but insurance maps reprice slowly.

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