"The National Climate Change Risk Assessment for New Zealand explains that climate-driven events are likely to increase in frequency, intensity and complexity.
When events are framed as unprecedented – and even if they indeed are – then it becomes easier for decision-makers to defer action. Words matter. Labelling these events as 'one-offs' encourages short memories and short-term fixes, rather than sustained risk reduction."
4 lessons NZ should take from another summer of weather disasters
https://theconversation.com/4-lessons-nz-should-take-from-another-summer-of-weather-disasters-275437
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