When home is no longer safe for older women

Phys.org Wednesday 19 August 2026, 19:40 UTC 1 min read

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Climate change is making Australia's housing crisis more dangerous for older women. Extreme heat, floods, fires and storms are turning insecure housing into a safety issue, not just an affordability issue.

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