Extreme Heatwave Grips Australia, Temps to Hit 47°C
The Spin
Climate-concerned narrative
Extreme heat seasons that occurred once per century now happen every few years, with mortality rates doubling or tripling in major cities worldwide. Heat-related deaths already exceed 70,000 annually in Europe alone and continue rising as temperatures shatter records. Without immediate action, entire regions face uninhabitable summers while vulnerable populations suffer disproportionately.
Climate-skeptic narrative
Climate policies inflict far more damage than any warming itself, driving up electricity costs and scarring landscapes with industrial wind farms. The real killer isn't heat but cold — studies show cold temperatures cause 61% of weather-related deaths in Australia, dwarfing heat's 11% contribution. Fear-mongering about warming distracts from these facts while politicians push harmful energy transformations.
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