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WRI DIGEST SPECIAL: HEAT *↓*
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For many, the past few months have felt anything but normal.
Spain, the U.K., Japan and South Korea all experienced their hottest summers on record. Scorching conditions fueled massive wildfires in southern Europe. Parts of the U.S. were so hot in June that power grids failed and roads buckled.
Most devastating was the human toll.
In Europe alone, back-to-back heat waves claimed over 24,000 lives from June to August — 3 times as many ( [link removed] ) as would have been lost without human-caused climate change.
It’s a problem that’s getting worse.
*WRI research projects ( [link removed] ) that cities worldwide will see longer, more frequent and more dangerous heatwaves if temperature rise continues unchecked.*
Days per year that max temperature exceeds 35C ( [link removed] )
Heat above 35 degrees C (95 degrees F) is associated with severe health impacts ( [link removed] ) and stress to economies and infrastructure.
But power outages, service shutdowns and lost lives are not a foregone conclusion. As temperatures climb, cities around the globe are finding ways to beat the heat and keep residents safe.
Learn more from WRI experts who are helping to *unpack the effects of extreme heat, model future risks* and *highlight real solutions.*
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From Work to Transportation, Extreme Heat Is Reshaping Urban Life ( [link removed] )
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Extreme heat is no longer a short-term or seasonal threat. It’s a growing daily pressure that’s already reshaping how we live, work and travel.
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What Would the World Look Like at 1.5 vs. 3 Degrees C of Warming? ( [link removed] )
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The difference between 1.5 degrees C ( an internationally agreed-upon warming limit ( [link removed] ) ) and 3 degrees C (what we’re on track for) might sound small. In reality, the two are a world apart.
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Europe’s Great Air Conditioning Dilemma ( [link removed] )
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Europe has less access to air conditioning than almost any other region, and its heat-related death toll is rising. But is more A/C, which drives emissions and perpetuates global warming, the answer?
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Simple Infrastructure Changes Can Have Big Temperature Impacts ( [link removed] )
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Because of their concrete and density, cities absorb and trap heat, driving temperatures up. But simple design decisions, like painting roofs and planting trees, can cool them down dramatically.
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Find more data and real-world success stories on WRI Insights ( [link removed] ).
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