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A recent study has highlighted the impact of human-induced climate change, revealing that last year, half of the world’s population faced an additional month of extreme heat. The study, conducted by experts, emphasized the detrimental effects of continuous burning of fossil fuels on health and well-being in developing countries, as well as on a global scale.
Frederick Otto, a climate scientist and co-author from Imperial College London, explained that burning a barrel of oil releases carbon dioxide and each aspect of temperature rise, caused by carbon emissions, will be exacerbated by heatwaves affecting many people.
Scientists from global weather attribution organizations like the World Weather Attribution, Climate Central, and the Red Cross Climate Center conducted the analysis, released ahead of Global Heat Action Day in June. The analysis warned of the exhaustion from heat and the risk of heat strokes this year.
Researchers have conducted a detailed evaluation of the impact of global warming from May 2024 to May 2025, concluding that areas with lower incomes experienced an increase in extreme heat days. They identified a record-breaking 90% increase in the number of extreme heat days from 1991 to 2020, surpassing the previous levels.
The study utilized collaborative-reviewed modeling perspectives to simulate a world without the rise in temperature due to human activities. The results revealed that approximately 30 days or more of extreme heat were experienced by around 49% of the global population, equating to nearly 4 billion people, compared to a lower percentage previously.
Ramesh Khatri, a representative of Kansai Nepal News, expressed concern over the unprecedented rise in global temperatures and stressed the importance of implementing effective strategies to mitigate the impact of climate change. He emphasized the urgency of adopting sustainable practices and enhancing public awareness and education to address the challenges posed by extreme heat events.
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Author: MAYA | HARUTO
Posted at: May 30, 2025 7:00 pm
