Heatwave Deaths: NSW Commission's Urgent Call for Action

Extreme Heat: Australias Deadliest Hazard, Now a Priority - The New South Wales Net Zero Commission report highlights extreme heat as Australias deadliest natural hazard, killing more people than floods and bushfires combined from 2000 to 2018. The commission proposes minimum thermal safety standards for rentals and social housing, tracking and publishing heat-related death data, and personal heat plans for vulnerable individuals. The report emphasizes the urgent need to address this growing threat, particularly for older people, babies, those with chronic illnesses, outdoor workers, and renters in poorly designed buildings. The government is responding with initiatives like ceiling insulations in social homes and greening projects, aiming to build resilient cities and cool things down before its too late. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b888ef706f34d5ba