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ECONOMIC IMPACT OF EXTREME HEAT
A hotter planet puts 145 mn Indian children under greater stress every year: StudyIndia sees 61 percent of children facing extra heat stress annually. Global research shows climate change doubles dangerous heat exposure f...- Rains Raksha in India may not be enough to fight $250 billion heat billExtreme heat poses a significant economic threat to India's workforce and GDP. Lost labor hours and reduced productivity impact both worker...
- From 2011 to 2023, nearly million patients visited Chicago hospital emergency rooms, urgent care centers, researchers found trending illness, injuries when temperature rises in U.S.Researchers found an association between high temperatures and individual medical problems, but that's not the same as a cause-and-effect, ...
- In 2000, NASA’s Galileo spacecraft mapped Jupiter's moon Io’s volcanoes at temperatures above 1,000°C. 26 years later, the data still reveal one of the solar system’s strangest volcanic worldsGalileo spacecraft data revealed Io's extraordinary volcanic landscape and intense heat. Pele volcano showed temperatures reaching 1,500 de...
- MIT built a three-layer passive cooling panel of aerogel, hydrogel and reflective material; tests cooled it 9.3°C below ambient and suggested up to 40% longer food storage in humid conditionsResearchers have created a passive cooling system that uses natural processes. This innovative device cools significantly below ambient air...
- Canada turned discarded aluminum into submarine fuel by reacting it with water; up to 12 Type 212CD boats can use hydrogen fuel cells to remain submerged for 41 daysCanada aims to enhance its submarine fleet with a technology that converts aluminum into hydrogen. GH Power is collaborating with TKMS to e...
- In 2023, researchers found shade cooled Singapore streets by 0.8°C across 20 sites. Today, vegetation is estimated to save 228 GWh of energy yearlySingapore's trees offer significant cooling benefits for city streets. Shaded areas were found to be cooler, reducing heat stress for peopl...
- Illinois researchers tested a passive cooling film in Houston; treated metal roofs measured more than 40°F cooler in direct sunlightAs American summers heat up, public health risks escalate, prompting researchers to create an innovative coating that cools metal roofs by ...
- Phoenix installed nine temporary shades across parks to fight extreme heat; surfaces became 46°F cooler, while adding a solar-run mister lowered air temperature by another 10°FPhoenix tested nine temporary, artist-designed shade structures across its parks in 2025 as part of an experiment to tackle extreme heat. T...
- In 2024, Phoenix started its very first 24/7 cooling and heat respite center to provide life-saving refuge from extreme desert temperaturesIn 2024, Phoenix started its very first 24/7 cooling and heat respite center to provide life-saving refuge from extreme desert temperatures...
- In 1992, deadly category 5 Hurricane Andrew caused massive destructions in Florida, 34 years later as rising sea level flooding threatens nearly 40 per cent of U.S. population, Miami, other areas are showing how to be ready for doomsdayAs global average temperatures climb because of fossil fuel emissions, so do sea levels, making low-lying coastal cities vulnerable to floo...
- Philadelphia painted black pavement with a light-coloured coating to fight extreme heat. A year later, researchers found one clear differenceTo tackle urban heat island effects, Philadelphia is trialing cool pavement solutions. In Hunting Park, a reflective light-colored coating ...
- Europe turned railway tracks white during extreme heat; the low-cost solution tackles a problem hidden in the steelEuropean transport systems are grappling with the impact of rising extreme heatwaves. To combat this, railway tracks are being coated in wh...
- Why broccoli and lettuce are going the way of onion and tomato in EuropeEurope’s heatwaves and drought are damaging vegetable and grain crops, pushing up prices and exposing vulnerabilities even in advanced food...
- Super El Niño alert: Pacific ocean temperatures surge past critical limits, altering global tropical storm tracksEquatorial Pacific ocean temperatures are surging at an unprecedented pace. This historic heating cycle will intensify through late 2026, t...
- Extreme Heat Warning: Texas, Florida, other Southern states in US brace for triple-digit temperaturesScorching temperatures and oppressive humidity grip the southern United States. Heat indices are exceeding 105 degrees Fahrenheit in severa...
- This hotspot is getting hazardousGlobal humid heat exposure has surged significantly, with India experiencing a nineteenfold increase. Poor urban planning and construction ...
- Europe's heatwaves expose insurance gap as business losses mountEuropean businesses face significant losses from extreme heatwaves. Traditional insurance often fails to cover these indirect operational d...
- In 1981, climate researchers began tracking hourly temperatures that would eventually span 43 years of global data. 47 years later, their projections show hot days could contain more than 4 extra hours of extreme heat, revealing risks daily averages missExtreme heat hours are rising faster than entire hot days globally. Hotter nights are becoming more common, extending heat exposure periods...
- US heat wave could feel like 115°F as millions brace for dangerous daysA dangerous heat wave is affecting millions across the United States. Oppressive conditions are expected to continue into next week, with h...
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