Tag: extreme heat
Planet Under Pressure: The Triple Threat of Unbearable Heat
A new study warns that even meeting the Paris Agreement target could triple the area too hot for human habitation, posing a dramatic challenge to our survival and lifestyle on Earth.
A Third of Earth’s Landmass Could Become Too Hot for Older Adults
Rising global temperatures are pushing vast regions of the world toward unlivable conditions, posing a severe risk to older populations.
Climate Change Adds 41 Dangerous Heat Days Worldwide in 2024
In 2024, human-induced climate change resulted in an average of 41 additional days of dangerous heat across the globe, intensifying risks to human health, agriculture, and ecosystems.