The Silent Killer: Climate Change and the Health Impacts of Extreme Heat

Short Summary of Resource: This report illustrates the health risks of heatwaves for Australia
Detailed description of the resource: This report finds that while the health sector has made significant steps in improving resilience to heatwave events, more needs to be done. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions rapidly and deeply is the best way to protect Australians from worsening extreme heat events
Keywords: CLIMATE AND WEATHER Impacts
Content Owners / Rights Holders: Climate Council
Date of Publication: 2016
Type of Resource: Sector reports
Format of Resource: pdf
Relevant Sector: Human health and well-being
Geographical Scope: National
Relevant LG Functional Area: ALL local government functions
Council Type: All council types
URL / DOI for resource access: https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/uploads/b6cd8665c633434e8d02910eee3ca87c.pdf
Relevant Governance Indicator: Adaptation planning