WA had its hottest summer ever, but climate change and heat-related health problems barely made the news
WA had its hottest summer ever, but climate change and heat-related health problems barely made the news

Most stories during WA's record-breaking heatwave last month didn't mention the health risks of extreme heat and the link with climate change, despite overwhelming scientific evidence, according to an analysis of how news outlets reported on the event.


Weat Australia had its hottest summer ever, but climate change and heat-related health problems barely made the news

Western Australia had its hottest summer ever, but climate change and heat-related health problems barely made the news