Tasmania’s bushfire danger arrived suddenly. Here’s how to prepare
Emergency bushfires broke out in Tasmania in a rush in early December. It was a reminder of how quickly the state can change from rainy cold fronts and highland snow flurries in spring, to expanses of dry vegetation and high winds in summer. The loss of houses in separate fires at Dolphin Sands and Stieglitz […]
How effective are indoor air purifiers against wood heater and bushfire smoke?
Bushfire season is not the only time we have to shelter in our homes from smoky air outside. In some parts of Australia, smoke from domestic wood heaters in winter can also harm our health and has been linked to premature deaths. While relatively few households burn wood for heat in Australia, the smoke given […]
Aussie kids learn what to pack in an emergency and how to prepare emotionally for disaster
In short: As the frequency and severity of extreme weather events is increasing, so too is eco-anxiety, especially in young people. The Pillowcase Project teaches kids how to prepare for natural emergencies. What’s next? Leading environmental psychologists recommend parents help their children to develop techniques to manage anxiety about climate change and extreme weather. In her regional Victorian classroom, teacher […]