Extreme weather throws a wrench into global crop production, with dryness in key regions like the Black Sea and scorching temperatures elsewhere threatening food security. “The Black Sea forecast isContinue Reading
This year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia has been marred by tragedy, with a death toll exceeding 1,000 according to AFP tally. The scorching summer heat proved especially dangerous, claimingContinue Reading
India’s capital, New Delhi, has been grappling with a brutal heatwave, with temperatures reaching a scorching 52.9 degrees Celsius (127.22°F) – possibly the nation’s highest ever. This extreme heat hasContinue Reading
Record-breaking heatwaves are sweeping across Asia in April-May, impacting billions and highlighting the urgency of climate action. A recent report by the World Weather Attribution group linked these extreme temperaturesContinue Reading
Climate change is causing extreme heat, which is challenging the human body’s ability to maintain a stable core temperature of around 98.6 °F (37 °C). “It’s just a function ofContinue Reading
In 2016, the city of Ahmedabad experienced its highest recorded temperature of 48C (118F) due to the effects of climate change. Last year, it reached a peak of around 46CContinue Reading
Heatwaves have generated crisis circumstances in India and Pakistan over the previous two months, with birds falling from the sky, wheat crops in risk, and power plants unable to meetContinue Reading
Climate change is making extreme heat more common and more severe. Humans have a constant body temperature, around 98 °F (37 °C). And our bodies are designed to work prettyContinue Reading
