Europe's deadly heatwaves offer climate adaptation lessons for Australia

Australia faces escalating heat mortality risks similar to Europe's 2003 crisis that killed 70,000 people, prompting calls for infrastructure and public health planning before extreme temperatures become routine.

First covered Sep 14, 2026 · 6:36 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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