Climate Change and the Escalation of Global Extreme Heat: Assessing and Addressing the Risks

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• Julie Arrighi; Friederike Otto; Carolina Marghidan; Sjoukje Philip; Roop Singh; Maja Vahlberg

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The report looks at how climate change is making heat waves worse around the world. It describes that 2023 was the hottest year ever, with many places experiencing extreme heat. Scientists found that human-caused climate change made these events more likely and longer-lasting. The report highlights areas most affected, like Asia and South America, and suggests ways to reduce risks from extreme heat. Solutions include better city planning, improving emergency services, and increasing public awareness about staying safe during hot weather. The goal is to prevent deaths from rising temperatures by taking action now.

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Focus Area: Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Families & Children; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Environmental Monitoring; Public Health; Risk Assessment; Extreme Heat; Climate Change; Climate Models

Institutions: Climate Central; Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre; World Weather Attribution

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