# Experts say intergenerational report underplays climate crisis impact on Australia’s future

https://mins.news/en/item/68307

- The Guardian, 2026-09-22 04:00 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/22/intergenerational-report-underplays-effect-climate-crisis-on-australia-future-2066

> Australia’s government report projecting life to 2066 has been criticised for understating the economic and social damage expected from the worsening climate crisis. It identifies risks from rising seas, heat, disasters, drought and flooding, but experts say its modelling underestimates climate impacts and overlooks water security. The report also points to gains from renewable energy.

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