Climate change in Western Australia

By 2022, annual emissions in Western Australia increased by 10% compared to 2005.^[1] The state's emissions amounted to 76.23 million tonnes in 2005 compared to 82.64 million tonnes in 2022.^[1]

Heat-related deaths in Perth may rise by 60% over the period from 2024 to 2050.^[2] The incidence of cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological disorders would rise.^[3] Potentially food and water security may be compromised.^[3]

Flooding has significantly damaged roads and is expected to increase in frequency.^[4][5]