Impact on Health and Environment
Approximately 4 billion people experienced an additional month of extreme heat, attributing to human-caused climate change, leading to health issues, crop losses, and strained systems worldwide.
, particularly , suffered significantly, with extreme heat days doubling, complicating daily life and exacerbating health risks.
Responses and Future Concerns
Scientists and organizations emphasize the need for better heat management strategies, including early warning systems and urban planning to combat rising temperatures.
Without a rapid phase-out of fossil fuels, the severity and frequency of heat waves are expected to continue escalating, underscoring the urgent need for global climate action.