Global Rise in Extreme Heat by 2050: Urgent Adaptation Needed
Global Rise in Extreme Heat by 2050: Urgent Adaptation Needed
US · Published Jan 27, 2026
A new study projects that 3.8 billion people could face extreme heat by 2050 due to climate change.
Tropical and developing regions are most at risk due to inadequate cooling infrastructure.
The study underscores the urgent need for sustainable infrastructure and global collaboration to address rising temperatures.
Extreme heat by 2050 needs urgent adaptation
A recent study published in *Nature Sustainability* projects that nearly 3.8 billion people worldwide could be exposed to extreme heat conditions by 2050 due to the escalating effects of climate change. This alarming forecast underscores the urgent need for proactive adaptation measures across the globe.
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