Managing Extreme Heat and Smoke: A Focus Group Study of Vulnerable People in Darwin, Australia

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Campbell, Sharon L., Anderson, Carina C., Wheeler, Amanda J., Cook, Stephen, Muster, Tim and Johnston, Fay H.. 2022. "Managing Extreme Heat and Smoke: A Focus Group Study of Vulnerable People in Darwin, Australia." Sustainability. 14 (21), pp. 1-16. https://doi.org/10.3390/su142113805
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Managing Extreme Heat and Smoke: A Focus Group Study of Vulnerable People in Darwin, Australia

ERA Journal ID41498
Article CategoryArticle
AuthorsCampbell, Sharon L. (Author), Anderson, Carina C. (Author), Wheeler, Amanda J. (Author), Cook, Stephen (Author), Muster, Tim (Author) and Johnston, Fay H. (Author)
Journal TitleSustainability
Journal Citation14 (21), pp. 1-16
Article Number13805
Number of Pages16
Year2022
PublisherMDPI AG
Place of PublicationSwitzerland
ISSN2071-1050
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.3390/su142113805
Web Address (URL)https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/21/13805
Abstract

Extreme heat and poor air quality arising from landscape fires are an increasing global concern driven by anthropogenic climate change. Previous studies have shown these environmental conditions are associated with negative health outcomes for vulnerable people. Managing and adapting to these conditions in a warming climate can present substantial difficulties, especially in climates already challenging for human habitation. This study was set in the tropical city of Darwin, Australia. We recruited individuals from population groups vulnerable to outdoor hazards: outdoor workers, teachers and carers, and sportspeople, to participate in focus group discussions. We aimed to gain an understanding of the impacts of extreme heat and poor air quality and how individuals perceived and managed these environmental conditions. We identified a number of key themes relating to impacts on health, work and activity, and adaptive behaviors, while identifying gaps in policy and infrastructure that could improve the lives and protect the health of vulnerable people living, working, and playing in this region. In addition, these outcomes potentially provide direction for other regions with similar environmental challenges. Extreme heat and poor air quality place an additional burden on the lives of people in high-risk settings, such as outdoor workers, teachers and carers, and sportspeople.

Keywordsextreme heat; heatwave; air quality; bushfire smoke; heat stress; outdoor workers; teachers; sportspeople
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020420503. Community and primary care
420699. Public health not elsewhere classified
Byline AffiliationsUniversity of Tasmania
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia
Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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