Heat & Cold Emergencies Surge in Canberra
Update: 2026-01-07
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Heat-related emergency visits in Canberra could surge due to climate change, with numbers potentially jumping from 36,000 to 69,000 between 2040-2061. Cold snaps also pose a threat, with potential increases from 57,000 to 81,000. The study reveals that different age groups face unique risks, with children under 20 affected by both heat and cold, middle-aged adults sensitive to moderate heat, and older adults struggling most with extreme cold.
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