Australians are moving to Tasmania to escape climate change, but the island state is not immune (www.abc.net.au)

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In short:

Tasmania has a reputation as a refuge from the impacts of climate change, due to its sprawling wilderness areas and cool climate.

Couples like Anna Graham and Jack Taylor have moved to the state to escape the extreme heat and humidity of Queensland.

What's next?

The National Climate Risk Assessment has forecast key climate hazards for the state, including worsening heatwaves, drought and flooding.

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[-] Almacca@aussie.zone 2 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

I grew up in Tassie, currently living in Brisbane. It's been a thought in the back of my mind for a while that I should head back there come the apocalypse. No-one gives a shit about Tassie in the global scene.

[-] Taleya@aussie.zone 2 points 5 days ago

The mega rich do.

Personally my apocalypse plan is going down there to seal all but one of their airholes while they're in there and putting a portapotty over the last one. Gotta find a contact for those heading to NZ

[-] Almacca@aussie.zone 1 points 5 days ago

I was going to downvote this, but I just watched Friendlyjordie's latest video about the current state of, um, the state, and holy shit you're right.

[-] Taleya@aussie.zone 2 points 5 days ago

yeah they've been pretty open about it for the past couple years.

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