- Buildings in the US and Europe are installing green roofs, which help decrease stormwater run-off, save energy, reduce pollution, cool urban heat islands, and absorb carbon dioxide.
- Lack of coordination and resources at all levels of government in Australia have led to a failure in addressing the heat-related risks faced by its residents.
- Heatwaves are not just a few hot days, but a serious threat to public health, as seen in Europe where thousands of people died during last year’s summer heatwaves.
- The Greater Sydney Heat Taskforce has been formed to build better resilience to heat and comprises various councils, health districts, the Bureau of Meteorology, and the Australian Medical Association.
- Experts suggest the need for a holistic approach and the creation of an agency to oversee heat and its impacts, similar to agencies for other natural disasters.
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