There are simpler things to do than converting an uninsulated, close-to-collapse 1900s cottage in Sydney’s inner city into a haven for hotter times. But for its owners, KC and Kirsty Kasturi, it was worth the effort to make their home climate resilient. The Kasturis, who both have engineering backgrounds, renovated an existing inner-Sydney house into something climate-hardy. Credit: Janie Barrett“We’ve always been focused on trying to live a sustainable life as much as possible,” said KC. The government this week released a report warning of the risks of a warming planet if nothing is done to mitigate this, followed by a new 2035 emissions target with funding commitments to help decarbonise the economy.