Extreme Heat

Landmark legal challenge: Remote community sue NT government over ‘unsafe’ housing

Residents of a remote Indigenous community have launched legal action in the Federal Court against the NT government, alleging they’ve failed to provide safe public housing during extreme heat. Papunya is located 250 kms north-west of Alice Springs and faces regular heatwaves over 40 degrees.     Represented by the Human Rights Law Centre, four Papunya …

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Heat Before Wicket: How climate change is putting the game of cricket at risk.

A recent report released has revealed that cricket played at all levels around the world is at risk due to the extreme conditions in which matches are being played.  The report outlined that the rising temperatures is causing greater strain on players’ bodies as well as the declining air quality in some parts of the …

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