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"2023 was the hottest year on record. Humidity is rising too. Heat and humidity
are a dangerous combination, threatening all aspects of our lives and
livelihoods.
Climate change is pushing humid heat dangerously close to the upper limits of
what people can survive. Parts of the world are on track for conditions beyond
the limits of human tolerance.
Yet our new research shows poor weather station coverage across the tropics
leads to underestimates of heat stress in cities. This means global climate
change assessments probably overlook the local impacts on people.
Concentrated across tropical Asia and Africa, informal settlements, commonly
known as “slums”, are on the front line of climate exposure. The shortfalls in
climate monitoring leave these communities dangerously vulnerable to rising
humid heat. With few options to adapt, millions could be forced to seek refuge
away from the hottest parts of the tropics."
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
