Brisbane faces a critical challenge as heatwaves worsen due to poor urban design. A recent Sweltering Cities panel warns of intense heat pockets caused by the lack of trees, shade, and poor building design. Dr. Shannon Rutherford underscores the urgency, highlighting extreme heat’s deadly toll, especially on vulnerable populations. Read more about it on the ABC report here:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-14/brisbane-heatwaves-will-worsen-sweltering-cities-says/103460350