A report released by former military and defence leaders, titled Too Hot to Handle, has found Australia's defence capabilities face serious threats if climate change is not taken seriously. The security experts are warning the Australian government that a failure to understand the risks posed by climate change will weaken national security.

Defence officials say government's response to climate and security is "too hot to handle"

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Defence officials say government's response to climate and security is "too hot to handle"

Defence officials say government's response to climate and security is "too hot to handle"