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Heatwave health hazards report2 local

Posted on March 7, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

This report lists many more deaths from heatwave than Black Saturday bush fires. Additionally it tells how our big, centralised, sprawling electricity infrastructure cam close to complete meltdown. Private sector high profit, low maintenance regime means risk of meltdown is … Continue reading →

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Heatwave health hazards

Posted on March 7, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

A new European report identifies night time temperatures as much as 9degC higher in urban heat islands than surrounds. With sustained over 25degC causing loss of sleep, big losses in productivity and even death for young, old or less fit … Continue reading →

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