How are we going to live here? Australia’s climate adaptation crisis
By The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age
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For decades, global climate debates have centred on mitigation—cutting emissions, phasing out coal, and transitioning to renewable energy. But even if global emissions stopped today, extreme heatwaves, catastrophic flooding, and rising sea levels are already locked into our lifetimes. In this video, we investigate Australia's urgent need for climate adaptation. From residents rebuilding flood-proof homes in Northern NSW after devastating 2022 deluges, to Western Sydney suburbs facing severe urban heat island effects, and Darwin confronting dangerous limits of human liveability —we explore the frontlines of climate reality and ask the critical question: How do we adapt? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: / smh Read the best of our journalism: https://www.smh.com.au/ https://www.theage.com.au/ Listen to our podcasts: https://podcasts.smh.com.au/ https://podcasts.theage.com.au/
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