在偏远的澳大利亚,预付电费造成热浪期间危险的停电,影响到数千个土著家庭。 Prepaid electricity in remote Australia causes dangerous outages during heatwaves, affecting thousands of Indigenous households.

偏远澳大利亚社区的预付电力系统在极端热时经常造成停电,影响到北部地区、西澳大利亚州、南澳大利亚州和昆士兰州各地数千个土著家庭。 Prepaid electricity systems in remote Australian communities are causing frequent power outages during extreme heat, affecting thousands of Indigenous households across the Northern Territory, Western Australia, South Australia, and Queensland. 一份报告发现去年有超过440,000次断电,断电急剧上升,超过39.5摄氏度,扰乱冷却、制冷和医疗设备,危及健康。 A report found over 440,000 disconnections in the past year, with outages rising sharply above 39.5°C, endangering health by disrupting cooling, refrigeration, and medical equipment. 许多居民每年花在电上的费用超过2 500美元,大约超过4 000美元,经常将补装费推迟到发薪日,增加了探亲期间的风险。 Many residents spend over $2,500 annually—some more than $4,000—on electricity, often delaying top-ups until payday, increasing risks during family visits. 专家和倡导者敦促政府采取行动,包括热浪期间的安全网、改进零售商报告、扩大可再生能源的获取以及标准化的艰苦条件支助,以确保弱势人口获得可靠、负担得起的电力。 Experts and advocates urge government action, including safety nets during heatwaves, improved retailer reporting, expanded renewable energy access, and standardized hardship support to ensure reliable, affordable power for vulnerable populations.