Heat-related deaths to quadruple in parts of Australia by 2050 | ABC NEWS
Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen says inaction will be more costly than action, after Australia’s first national climate risk assessment.
Catastrophic weather events—such as floods, fires, and heatwaves—are projected to rise, with disaster recovery costs expected to exceed $40 billion per year by 2050.
The government has released an adaptation plan based on the risk assessment findings.
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