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Extreme heat in Australian cities, worsened by poor urban design and housing, is endangering vulnerable groups, especially women and low-income residents.
Extreme heat is worsening daily life in Australian cities, especially for women and vulnerable groups, due to poor urban design, inadequate housing, and rising temperatures.
In places like Western Sydney, where summer highs near 50°C, short pedestrian crossings, lack of shade, and insufficient cooling infrastructure make walking difficult, particularly for caregivers, parents with prams, and those with mobility issues.
Poorly insulated homes lead to dangerously high indoor temperatures and unaffordable energy bills, disproportionately affecting low-income residents.
Essential workers, often women in aged and child care, face disrupted routines, health strain, and exhausting commutes in extreme heat.
As heatwaves grow more frequent and severe, projections show a sharp rise in heat-related deaths, highlighting the urgent need for equitable urban planning, better housing standards, and climate-resilient policies to protect the most vulnerable.
El calor extremo en las ciudades australianas, agravado por el diseño urbano y la vivienda deficiente, está poniendo en peligro a los grupos vulnerables, especialmente a las mujeres y a los residentes de bajos ingresos.