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"Spring is here, and with it comes the threat of more floods. Australia is
currently experiencing its third consecutive year of a La Niña weather cycle.
This means we expect more rainfall than average over the spring and summer
months. There is heightened risk of floods, tropical cyclones, prolonged
heatwaves and grass fires in southern Australia. This has already led to
flooding in parts of the country, and communities are now bracing for more bad
weather.
According to the Human Rights Council Report 75-80% of the world’s population
will be negatively impacted by climate change. It also states climate change
will exacerbate existing poverty and inequality and have the most severe impact
on our poor.
Indigenous people in Australia make up just 3.8% of the population. Still, they
account for nearly 30% of those living in poverty and up to 50% in remote
communities.
Some Indigenous people live in poor and/or overcrowded housing. These
properties are often not prepared for natural disasters or the effects of
climate change such as persistently hotter temperatures. In addition, there is
limited nearby infrastructure or resources to prepare for and respond to
emergencies.
All levels of government have been criticised for a lack of action in
supporting Indigenous communities during times of crisis. This now needs to be
addressed urgently, given the destructive weather is forecast to continue in
the coming months."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
