Global heating consistent with current projections would cost average Millennial $130,000 and $165,000 for Gen Z, according to Deloitte modelling Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The next generation of Australian workers will cop a $185,000 bill over their lifetimes if the country does not act more urgently to address the climate crisis , according to new modelling by a team of young economists at Deloitte. The new report finds that global heating consistent with the current projections would cost the average Millennial approximately $130,000 over the rest of their lives, increasing to $165,000 for Gen Z. Continue reading...
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MON · 2026-03-23 · 14:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0323-30692
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Australia’s generation Alpha faces $185k bill over lifetime without urgent action on climate crisis, report finds
A new Deloitte report reveals that failing to urgently address the climate crisis in Australia will result in significant financial burdens for future generations. The modelling projects that without increased climate action, the average member of Generation Alpha will face a $185,000 cost over their lifetime.
Patrick Commins Economics editorThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-03-23 · 14:00 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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A new Deloitte report reveals that failing to urgently address the climate crisis in Australia will result in significant financial burdens for future generations. The modelling projects that without increased climate action, the average member of Generation Alpha will face a $185,000 cost over their lifetime. Millennials are projected to lose $130,000, while Generation Z could lose $165,000. These costs are attributed to the economic impacts of global heating based on current projections. The report, conducted by young economists, highlights the financial consequences of inaction for younger Australians.
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Global heating consistent with current projections would cost average Gen Z $165,000.
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Global heating consistent with current projections would cost average millennial $130,000.
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Australia’s generation Alpha faces $185k bill over lifetime without urgent action on climate crisis.
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