Warnings of mass casualties from climate heatwave

Women take refuge from the heat at Circular Quay in Sydney

Women take refuge from the heat at Circular Quay in Sydney Source: AAP

As parts of the northern hemisphere swelter, a global report has warned of mass casualties from a rising number of heatwaves over the next sixty years.


Researchers predict summer deaths in Australia alone could increase almost five times unless more is done to tackle climate change


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