How do we save ageing Australians from the heat? Greening our cities is a good start
Friday, March 1, 2019 - 09:10
in Earth & Climate
Heatwaves have killed more Australians than road accidents, fires, floods and all other natural disasters combined. Although recent research shows extreme cold is a worry in some parts of Australia, our hottest summer on record points to more heat-related deaths to come. The record heatwaves have highlighted the damaging effects of heat stress. Understandably, it's becoming a major public health challenge.