7am Surviving in Australia’s hottest towns
Aug 23, 2023
Indigenous populations in Australia's hottest towns share their knowledge on surviving extreme heat and adapting without relying on energy-intensive air conditioning. The podcast explores the socioeconomic challenges faced by these communities, the impact of extreme heat on health and violence, and the benefits and drawbacks of air conditioning. It also highlights the concept of 'Guada' and how Indigenous communities adapt to extreme heat by embracing traditional knowledge. The importance of incorporating Indigenous wisdom in managing extreme heat and climate change is emphasized.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Impact of Extreme Heat on Australian Towns
02:46 • 3min
The Benefits and Drawbacks of Air Conditioning and the Resilience of First Nations People
05:24 • 2min
Adapting to Extreme Heat and the Indigenous Concept of 'Guada'
07:33 • 3min
Incorporating Indigenous Knowledge in Managing Extreme Heat and Climate Change
11:00 • 4min