Rising temperatures across the globe are going to lead to major economic labour losses, a new study found. This is primarily because as time goes on and heat and humidity rises, there will be a lack of options to move outdoor labour to cooler hours. The study, led by researchers from Duke University, estimated the […]
Research Event Impacts / Extreme Weather Athletes face significant challenges due to extreme heat, with climate change threatening the sustainability of global sports. Rising temperatures and poor air quality impact athlete performance and safety, underscoring the urgent need for climate action to protect the future of sporting events.
Impacts Research Witness / Extreme Weather / Slow onset disasters The report said exceeding 1.5°C warming limit would lead to irreversible impacts for glaciers, extreme heat stress in tropics, which will impact those who have been least responsible for global warming.
Intense heatwaves wreaked havoc this summer season in India, with both March and April securing a rank each in the history of 122 years since the record-keeping began. Pakistan was no different, with several of its stations reporting day-time temperatures close to a scorching 50°C. A study, led by World Weather Attribution, estimated at least […]