It's getting hotter. How can we prepare for that? episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 21, 2026 · 9 MIN

It's getting hotter. How can we prepare for that?

from Health Report - Separate stories podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

A new global study suggests people over sixty may face serious health risks from heat at much lower temperatures than previously understood.Researchers says more preparation is necessary to remediate the health impacts of a warming climate, and offers advice on what can help.Guest/sDr Qinqin Kong, Postdoctoral Scholar in the Departments of Medicine and Health Policy, Stanford University ReferencesLancet Planet Health: Exceeding human heat tolerance in a warming, ageing world: a global projection modelling studyABC Health: People over 60 face heat exposure danger at lower temperatures, study suggests

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Aug 21, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

It's getting hotter. How can we prepare for that?

0:00 9:06

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Health Report - Separate stories podcast?

This episode is 9 minutes long.

When was this Health Report - Separate stories podcast episode published?

This episode was published on August 21, 2026.

Can I download this Health Report - Separate stories podcast episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!