Government somnolence on climate change health costs

Climate change is described by leaders of the medical profession as the greatest health risk of this century.

Its health impacts are already significant both internationally and in Australia and are predicted to increase with rising temperatures. The severity of natural disasters from extreme weather events is increased by climate change and is an important cause of harms to our health.

A report prepared for the Australian Roundtable by Deloitte Access Economics on the costs of these disasters is remarkable in exposing the health costs. It requires dedicated government attention and action if many Australians are to be spared unnecessary harm and suffering.

Read the RenewEconomy story - “Government somnolence on climate change health costs.”