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Heather R. Stevens, Researcher - Environmental Science, Macquarie University

As the temperature rises, so do rates of domestic violence

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Large parts of Australia are currently in the grip of a heatwave, and climate change means we’re in for more frequent and intense heat events into the future.

We know extreme heat can pose health risks, especially for vulnerable groups. But increasingly, research is highlighting a relationship between hot temperatures and violence.

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