Extreme heat is harming remote First Nations communities. It's time we listen to them

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Jun 25, 2026, 11:00 pm125 ptsTrending
In remote Australia, First Nations communities battle extreme heat each summer. In January 2026 alone, the town of Alice Springs (Mparntwe) endured 20 days of temperatures above 40°C (104°F). This prolonged heat wave—defined as a period of unusually hot weather—can have long-lasting effects on human…

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