Abstract
Residents of NSW have experienced the serious consequences of bushfires. In 2013, bushfires in January and October burnt 768,000 hectares of land and destroyed 279 homes. Tragically, 2 people lost their lives and damages were in excess of an estimated $180 million.
Australians have always lived with fire and its consequences, but climate change is increasing fire danger weather and thus the risk of fires. It is time to think very seriously about the risks that future fires will pose.
Australians have always lived with fire and its consequences, but climate change is increasing fire danger weather and thus the risk of fires. It is time to think very seriously about the risks that future fires will pose.
Original language | English |
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Place of Publication | Sydney |
Publisher | Climate Council of Australia |
Commissioning body | Climate Council of Australia |
Number of pages | 28 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780994162342 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780994162359 |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |