A groundbreaking study published in Science Advances reveals that climate change has significantly intensified heat waves since 1979. The research highlights that global heat waves are now moving 20% more slowly, causing prolonged periods of high temperatures for affected populations.
Additionally, the frequency of these extreme weather events has surged by 67%, meaning that heat waves are occurring more often than ever before. The study also found that the peak temperatures during these heat waves have risen compared to four decades ago, and the areas under intense heat domes have expanded, affecting larger regions.
These findings underscore the urgent need for comprehensive climate action to mitigate the adverse impacts of global warming and protect vulnerable communities from increasingly severe heat-related challenges.
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Study says climate change has intensified significantly since 1979
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