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.
Feels like we’re discussing two different things here.
These people are moving to escape climate change of heat in Queensland. But the article discusses a wider trend of people moving to Tas to escape the longer term effects of climate change - which I am pointing out, is impossible.