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Urban Overheating: Heat Mitigation and the Impact on Health pp 233–248Cite as

Urban Overheating and the Impact on Health in Melbourne

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Abstract

Climate change is already affecting health outcomes in Victoria. The health impacts of climate change present a systemic risk to Victorians that is largely hidden. Since Australia is a country with well‐developed infrastructure, the direct exposure to climate hazards is often limited. Most impacts that do occur are indirect rather than direct. These impacts manifest through socio‐economic factors that influence exposure and vulnerability to climate. This chapter reviews the impact of urban overheating on heat-related death and focuses on the Victorian context to discuss the factors that play a key role in vulnerability and exposure to heat. Furthermore, the key role of the government, especially at the municipal level, in promoting heat mitigation strategies is highlighted by listing some of the actions and initiatives undertaken by the Victorian government to cool the city.

Keywords

  • Climate change
  • Urban heat island
  • Public health
  • Urban overheating

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Jamei, E., Tapper, N. (2022). Urban Overheating and the Impact on Health in Melbourne. In: Aghamohammadi, N., Santamouris, M. (eds) Urban Overheating: Heat Mitigation and the Impact on Health. Advances in Sustainability Science and Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4707-0_12

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