Rising seas will threaten 1.5 million Australians by 2050 - report

A landmark climate report warns that rising sea levels will threaten 1.5 million Australians living in coastal areas by 2050, with more severe climate hazards expected, including floods, cyclones, and bushfires. Australia, a major per capita polluter, has already exceeded 1.5C warming, leading to potential heat-related deaths increasing by over 400%. The report highlights the urgent need to prevent further warming to avoid catastrophic impacts on health, infrastructure, and ecosystems.