The everyday Aussies who can’t afford another flood, drought or fire disaster
Residents in Australian regions prone to climate disasters are struggling to adapt as the frequency of floods, fires, and extreme heat increases. Many families feel trapped in vulnerable homes, unable to afford relocation or find safer alternatives.
Why it matters
It highlights the growing economic and social crisis of climate-driven displacement and the limitations of current disaster adaptation strategies.
“Adaptation” has not been at the forefront of climate change discussions, but many experts argue it is time to learn to prepare for – not simply react to – the growing number of climate-linked disasters.
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