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Author: Kenji Sato

Sweltering Cities panel warns Brisbane heatwaves will worsen

Source(s): Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Urban planners say the design of Brisbane traps heat and humidity in the inner city, where the temperature of concrete can exceed 70 degrees Celsius.

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"It's not just your imagination — the inner city is hotter than the surrounding areas which have fewer buildings, less concrete, more trees," Ms Bacon said.

"We need to reconsider the materials we build with because that can make a serious difference.

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Dr Rutherford said the health harm done by climate change would disproportionately affect those who could not afford to drive or constantly air-condition their homes.

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