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August 8, 2023

Could an afternoon nap help us cope with hotter temperatures? It’s worked for Australia’s First Nations people

Simon Quilty, Australian National University; Aparna Lal, Australian National University, and Norman Frank Jupurrurla, Indigenous Knowledge

Living your life in air-conditioned comfort can actually put you more at risk from heat. Here’s why the age-old tradition of a midday nap could help.

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June 14, 2023

Many First Nations communities swelter without power. Why isn’t there solar on every rooftop?

Simon Quilty, Australian National University; Brad Riley, Australian National University; Lee White, Australian National University, and Norman Frank Jupurrurla, Indigenous Knowledge

It’s 2023 and residents in remote First Nations communities still suffer from regular power disconnections. The fix is simple: put solar on every roof. But there are challenges to overcome first.

June 16, 2022

How climate change is turning remote Indigenous houses into dangerous hot boxes

Simon Quilty, Australian National University and Norman Frank Jupurrurla, Indigenous Knowledge

In parts of Australia that are already very hot, we show how climate change is driving inequities even further – in housing, energy security and health.

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