Australia's early spring brings budding flowers, chirping birds - and climate alarm

The end of winter tends to lift spirits as colour returns to gardens. But the early blooms have become worryingly consistentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastKangaroo paws normally flower in late September in Cranbourne, south-east of Melbourne. This year, they bloomed in July.The Western Australian plant has since been joined by a host of spring-blooming flowers, attracting animals who would typically wait for warmer months.Sign up for Guardian Australia's free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...