Environmental issues in Melbourne

Like many urban areas, Melbourne, the capital city of Victoria, Australia, faces environmental issues, many related to the city's large urban footprint and the impact of drought and climate change. == Water vulnerabilities == Climate change is likely to exacerbate the long-term impact of the periodic droughts and consistently high summer temperatures which already put stress Melbourne's water supplies, with the city already experiencing impacts including reduced rainfall and more serious and frequent drought.

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