As the final days of May unfolded, countries like India, Pakistan, and Mexico faced unbearable heatwaves, while extreme weather events such as flooding, wildfires, and tornadoes wreaked havoc worldwide.
Experts attribute these unprecedented conditions to the escalating impact of climate change, which has not only affected coastlines but has also plunged deep into the heartlands of numerous nations. The consequences have been severe, including major turbulence in air flights and even mid-air fatalities in recent weeks.
So, what fuels these extreme weather events? To what extent is climate change responsible? And what are the ominous predictions if immediate actions are not taken to curb its effects?
In this article, we delve into these pressing questions with insights from Ma Jun, director of the Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs, and Prasoon Singh, fellow and area convenor at the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in New Delhi.
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Unprecedented heatwaves, flooding, and wildfires across the world.
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