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"Climate change has already increased global temperatures, greatly increasing
extremes. This will continue unless greenhouse gas emissions are reduced to
“net-zero”. The 1.5°C target of the Paris Agreement requires emissions
reductions of around 50% in the next 10 years.
Newborn babies are particularly vulnerable to high temperatures. They have a
limited ability to thermoregulate – or control their body temperature – and can
easily become dangerously hot or cold.
Older babies and toddlers can thermoregulate better. But they are often unable
to communicate their temperature discomfort. They rely on caregivers to help
them adjust clothing and change their environment – like opening a window or
seeking shade.
Africa has some of the poorest and hottest countries in the world. This means
that young African children are at particular risk of heat stress impacts."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
