Untouchable playgrounds: urban heat and the future of western Sydney

Climate change is no longer looming on the horizon. The intensification of extreme weather events - heatwaves and extreme heat - is being felt in our streets and homes, and for the million people living in Western Sydney whose sleep, school and work are suffering the brunt, it's becoming hard to live.

Features further information on: Climate change - Overheated suburbs - Public health - Population increase - Playgrounds - Play spaces - Urban heat - Air-conditioning not available - Western Sydney - Heatwaves - Community development - UV Smart Cool Playground - Temperatures rising.