Could this become a Pandemic!!! Coronavirus

 130 people have died from it and over 6000 cases have been confirmed in 17 countries. Those numbers are climbing by the day. 

The World Health Organization (WHO) has just changed its ranking of the virus's global threat from 'moderate' to 'high'. 

Deadly Coronavirus Outbreak Must Be Stopped - Demand Funding Now!

https://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/259/278/735/?z00m=32245392&redirectID=2975191834

Scientists say intensifying heatwaves will soon make Australian cities ‘uninhabitable’

Climate scientists are warning that if these conditions persist, a number of Australia’s capitals will become uninhabitable in the very near future.

Heatwaves form when high pressure in the upper atmosphere stops air from rising and traps the heat, similarly to how a pressure cooker works. Extreme heatwaves wreak havoc on the environment and threaten power, traffic and water infrastructure.

https://www.techly.com.au/2017/11/27/scientists-say-heatwaves-getting-worse-will-make-australian-cities-uninhabitable/

“If climate change keeps accelerating the Top End will become uninhabitable”

“If climate change keeps accelerating the Top End will become uninhabitable due to extreme heat, catastrophic storms and sea level rise.”

https://350.org.au/if-climate-change-keeps-accelerating-the-top-end-will-become-uninhabitable/

'Many parts of Earth could become uninhabitable': Study's grim warning!!!

Earth is at risk of entering an irreversible "hothouse" climate, according to a new study

Many parts of the planet could become uninhabitable, scientists warn

The point of no return "could be only decades ahead"

https://www.smh.com.au/national/many-parts-of-earth-could-become-uninhabitable-study-s-grim-warning-20180807-p4zvwx.html

Too hot for humans? First Nations people fear becoming Australia's first climate refugees!!!

Aboriginal people in Alice Springs say global heating threatens their survival

The town had 55 days above 40C in the year to July 2019

Central Australian outstations are running out of water

Poor quality housing in town camps cannot be cooled effectively

Indigenous leaders fear extreme heat will cause influx of internal refugees

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/dec/18/too-hot-for-humans-first-nations-people-fear-becoming-australias-first-climate-refugees

Climate change evacuation planning needs to start now, scientists urge

Some people will become stateless, and will need to find homes in new countries, while others will need to relocate within their own borders.

Researchers writing in Science today argue that it's time to begin preparing the retreat of people living in regions that will become uninhabitable due to climate change.

By preparing now we can manage retreat in as equitable a way possible, and minimise paternalism and disruption to culture, according to author AR Siders from the Disaster Research Centre at the University of Delaware.

"People need to think about it right now," Dr Siders said.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2019-08-23/climate-retreat-planning-science/11435382

TORRENTIAL rain, floods and storms in north Queensland have been declared a “catastrophe”

http://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/disaster-declaration-ingham-prepared-as-town-is-ripped-in-two-by-floodwaters/news-story/2c1a0bec3cd26ffbd3eb3a472ac1c1a3

Survival Vehicle Choice.

Any vehicle in an emergency is better than nothing at all, but if you want the most practicle & advantages of vehicles, then you need to get a good 4WD (four wheel drive). I had three 4WDs when I lived in the Territory, we lived off grid, & it was the only way to get around. We had two Toyota Land Cruisers, a short wheel base & a ute, & we had a little Suzuki. I would still have the SWB, but it was stolen from our property whilst we were away looking for land interstate.

Now we live in New England NSW, & up until now we have had a Nissan X-Trail SUV. However, the wading depth (depth of water it can drive through) on this vehicle is only 400mm. Of late it has been very wet here, I would say the wettest we have experienced in the past 30 years. Weather conditions are changing!!! We have a creek to cross to get into town, as again we are living off grid in a forest. The alternate rout out & back in if the creek is in flood is all dirt & it too is subject to a lot of water.
So, we decided to get a full blown 4WD, we do already have a 4WD unregistered property vehicle (Lada), but it can not be used on the road. We sold our SUV to my Eldest son & his family for an affordable price. It is better than the ordinary sedan that they had. What we purchased is a Toyota Hilux twin cab diesel ute with a canopy on the back & a bull bar. We also added a rear view camera, & we are getting LED bar lights fitted to front & rear. So far my wife is very pleased with this vehicle, though it is larger than she has been used to driving. I love it, it gives me a feeling of security knowing that my wife can get home at night no matter which rout she has to take.

The wade depth on this Hilux is 700mm with standard suspension.

This is my youngest son's Nissan Triton which I believe has a wading depth of 500mm. This vehicle is a good less expensive choice in 4WDs.

My Russian Lada 4WD with wide wheels & two spares on the roof.

We do not expect to ever have to evacuate our forest home, we have enough people to be able to defend it in a shtf situation short of a foreign invasion. But if we should have to leave, I feel sure the vehicles we have will get us to where we are going.