BEAT THE HEAT

THE RETURN OF SUMMER IS A REMINDER OF THE THREAT OF EXTREME TEMPERATURES, EVEN BUSHFIRE. BUT THERE ARE SIMPLE STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO

Words Jennifer Stackhouse

“There’s a 98 per cent chance of the hottest year on record coming in the next five years and a 66 per cent chance of exceeding the critical 1.5°C warming This chilling forecast was made by the World Meteorological Organization and published in The Conversation in May, 2023. Reading it made me very worried. Now, as we head towards the end of another year, we’re looking at the start of warm weather, the bushfire season and possible the arrival of that forecast hottest year on record. Some areas may already have experienced bursts of hot weather and be dreading what lies ahead. Chances are, if you have a weather app on your smart phone, you’ll be notified about forecast extreme heat conditions in your local area over the months ahead. Even in cooler regions…

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