澳大利亚城市的极端热量因城市设计和住房条件差而恶化,正在危及弱势群体,特别是妇女和低收入居民。 Extreme heat in Australian cities, worsened by poor urban design and housing, is endangering vulnerable groups, especially women and low-income residents.

由于城市设计不良、住房不足和气温上升,极端热正在恶化澳大利亚城市的日常生活,尤其是妇女和弱势群体的生活。 Extreme heat is worsening daily life in Australian cities, especially for women and vulnerable groups, due to poor urban design, inadequate housing, and rising temperatures. 在西悉尼等地区,夏季高峰接近50摄氏度,人行过境时间短,缺乏遮荫和冷却基础设施不足,使得行走困难,特别是照顾者、有车轮的父母和有行动问题的父母。 In places like Western Sydney, where summer highs near 50°C, short pedestrian crossings, lack of shade, and insufficient cooling infrastructure make walking difficult, particularly for caregivers, parents with prams, and those with mobility issues. 贫瘠的隔热住房导致危险的高室内温度和负担不起的能源支出,对低收入居民的影响格外严重。 Poorly insulated homes lead to dangerously high indoor temperatures and unaffordable energy bills, disproportionately affecting low-income residents. 基本工人,往往是接受老年和儿童护理的妇女,面临繁琐的日常工作、健康紧张和在极端热中疲劳的通勤。 Essential workers, often women in aged and child care, face disrupted routines, health strain, and exhausting commutes in extreme heat. 随着热浪越来越频繁和严重,预测显示与热有关的死亡人数急剧上升,突出表明迫切需要公平的城市规划、更好的住房标准和具有气候抗御力的政策,以保护最脆弱的群体。 As heatwaves grow more frequent and severe, projections show a sharp rise in heat-related deaths, highlighting the urgent need for equitable urban planning, better housing standards, and climate-resilient policies to protect the most vulnerable.