Heat waves are a major public health hazard. Socially disadvantaged people are especially exposed to extreme heat and other impacts of climate change. Many people experiencing homelessness—more than 120,000 on any given day in Australia—are exposed to extreme temperatures sleeping on the street, in cars or tents, or in overcrowded and substandard housing. ⌘ Read more
Heat waves are a major public health hazard. Socially disadvantaged people are especially exposed to extreme heat and other impacts of climate change. Many people experiencing homelessness—more than 120,000 on any given day in Australia—are exposed to extreme temperatures sleeping on the street, in cars or tents, or in overcrowded and substandard housing. ⌘ Read more