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In January 2026, Alice Springs logged 20 days of temperatures above 40°C
Remote First Nations communities in Australia faced 20 days above 40°C in Alice Springs in January 2026 alone.
In January 2026, Alice Springs endured 20 days above 40°C, a prolonged heat wave with lasting consequences for health, infrastructure and the environment. Remote First Nations communities in Australia face these extremes every summer with limited resources.
Sustained heat at this level strains bodies, buildings and the land. Advocates say affected communities have long been overlooked in climate policy.
Why it mattersRemote communities face the worst climate extremes with the least infrastructure, making heat support a direct public health and equity issue.
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