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"In remote Australia, First Nations communities battle extreme heat each
summer.
In January 2026 alone, the town of Alice Springs (Mparntwe) endured 20 days of
temperatures above 40°C. This prolonged heatwave – defined as a period of
unusually hot weather – can have long-standing effects on human health,
infrastructure and the environment.
In remote communities, many homes trap heat. This is because houses are not
typically designed for local climate conditions. Frequent power shortages and a
lack of repair services leave these communities even more exposed.
In our new study, we spoke with 30 First Nations people about how extended
periods of extreme heat affect them. We did this by holding one-on-one yarning
sessions in four remote Central Australian communities.
The participants shared many valuable insights, which may also help our larger
towns and cities adapt to rising temperatures."
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
