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The battle to reduce road deaths

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Climate change’s dangerous new fires

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How people can climate-proof their homes

Climate-resilient housing can help protect the most vulnerable Australians from the risks of climate change.

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Renters in older homes feeling the heat

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The urban jungle needs more trees

As cities grow and heat up, it’s time to get rid of your air-conditioner and have more plants in your homes.

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Chart: Heat stress claims rising

Data from Safe Work Australia shows the median compensation for a heat stress claim has risen over the last 20 years even after accounting for inflation.

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Extreme heat will put more pressure on workers

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New ways to survive heatwaves

Evidence shows cities can reduce heat impacts and protect residents

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Surviving extreme heat in the slums

How people in low-income communities are coping with heating cities could set the example for future heat-stressed citizens to follow.

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The urban jungle needs more trees

Chart: Heat stress claims rising

Extreme heat will put more pressure on workers

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