Intergenerational report underplays effect of climate crisis on Australia’s future, experts say
The latest intergenerational report warns of rising sea levels due to global heating. Houses on Terrigal Beach NSW, damaged by erosion in July 2020. Photograph: James Gourley/AAP The latest intergenerational report warns of rising sea levels due to global heating. Houses on Terrigal Beach NSW, damaged by erosion in July 2020. Photograph: James Gourley/AAP Breaking News Australia Australia news Intergenerational report underplays effect of climate crisis on Australia’s future, experts say One academic says prediction for 2066 ‘is negligent in ignoring the economic damage’ on the horizon
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Prefer the Guardian on Google An Australian government snapshot of life in 40 years has been sharply criticised for underplaying the economic and social damage expected due to the worsening climate crisis.
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