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flag 2079 Western Sydney heatwave costs quadruple to $6.8bn, with suburbs experiencing 6-10°C hotter temperatures.

flag Western Sydney is expected to bear the brunt of increasing heatwave costs in the coming decades. flag A new report reveals that by 2079, the cost of heatwaves could quadruple to $6.8bn for households, governments, and businesses. flag This includes costs related to cooling homes, productivity losses, and increased healthcare costs. flag Western Sydney suburbs, including Parramatta, The Hills, and Canterbury Bankstown, are projected to experience the most economic pain. flag The report, titled "Burning Money," also highlights that suburbs in Western Sydney are typically 6-10 degrees Celsius hotter than coastal suburbs during heatwaves.

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