Temperature increases will lead to serious problems for populations – Authorities are trying to find solutions
Sydney, Australia is “vulnerable” to sea level rise due to global warming, according to a government climate report.
The state of New South Wales, where the city is located, has warned that Sydney could face a temperature rise of 1.8 degrees Celsius by 2050, and these projections could double in 2090 if it does not global warming has slowed.
These increases in temperatures will lead to serious problems for populations living in coastal areas and those near bushlands.
According to the report, the Sydney Opera House, an iconic landmark of the city, located on the harbor, as well as the coastline in the northern part of the residential area will be severely affected.
Under the most pessimistic scenario, sea levels in Sydney could rise by 56cm by 2090.
However, cities located far from the coasts will suffer the worst of the heatwaves. In 2090, their inhabitants will have to live at least four months of the year with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius, according to the research.
The authorities are trying to find solutions so that these cities can better live “the test of the future”.
Among other things, setting up shelters for residents who will rush there in case the mercury rises too high, but also ensuring that hospitals have the necessary resources to deal with heat-related illnesses.
“This data will help protect essential infrastructure such as hospitals, transport networks, dams and energy systems against the effects of climate change, such as extreme heat, fires and floods,” said the climate minister. Change of New South Wales Penny Sharp.
According to national health data, heat was responsible for 7,104 hospitalizations and 293 deaths in Australia between 2012 and 2022.
For Kate Walley, a doctor and head of the Doctors for the Environment Australia group, the heat has caused an increased number of heart attacks, incidents of domestic violence and suicidal ideation.
“The city of Sydney has a known problem: there is no shade on the street, the buildings have black roofs, which cost more to cool,” he pointed out, reminding the basic rules: stay well hydrated and stay protected from the heat.
“The whole planet is warming. The sooner we can switch to renewable energy sources, the more we will have good health,” she added.
Source: Skai
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