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Population exposure to heat is increasing due to climate change. Globally, extreme temperature events are observed to be increasing in their frequency, duration, and magnitude. Between 2000 and 2016, the number of people exposed to heatwaves increased by around 125 million.
Mar 26, 2024 · KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is rolling out emergency measures to deal with a worsening heatwave, after temperatures edging close to 40 deg C claimed a life and threatened crop yields.
17 hours ago · Dangerous levels of heat are forecast across many areas of the contiguous United States on Monday, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Jun 27, 2024 · This indicator examines trends over time in four key characteristics of heat waves in the United States: Frequency: the number of heat waves that occur every year. Duration: the length of each individual heat wave, in days. Season length: the number of days between the first heat wave of the year and the last.
Jul 3, 2020 · Here, using the Berkeley Earth temperature dataset and key heatwave metrics, we systematically examine regional and global observed heatwave trends.
Apr 25, 2023 · The global risk of record-breaking heatwaves is assessed, with the most at-risk regions identified. It is shown that record-smashing events that currently appear implausible could happen anywhere...
