
Heatwaves: Climate change doubles the number of extremely hot days.
Climate change is increasing the likelihood of heatwaves. In recent years, there have been 30 additional heatwave days worldwide, according to new attribution research. And according to a forecast by the World Meteorological Organization, the average global temperature between 2025 and 2029 is expected to be 1.5 degrees higher than the historical average.
By Nico Beckert