On World Environment Day, a new report reveals that human-driven climate change delivered an additional 30 days of extreme heat to over 4 billion people globally in the past year. This surge isn't just a statistic\u0002\u0002—it's an emerging human rights crisis.
Picture stepping outside and feeling the sun beat down longer than ever – an extra month of heatwaves now baked into calendars from Tokyo to Toronto. For young digital nomads navigating heat-baked cities, entrepreneurs powering through summer projects, and sports fans cheering in stadiums under scorching skies, these extra days redefine what "normal" feels like.
Beyond discomfort, extended heatwaves strain healthcare, disrupt economies, and deepen inequalities by impacting those without access to cooling and clean water. As business and tech enthusiasts watch markets adapt, and changemakers push for policy shifts, the message is clear: resilience and sustainable solutions are more urgent than ever.
On this World Environment Day, we're reminded that fighting climate change isn't just about saving glaciers – it's about safeguarding rights to health and well-being for billions. The countdown to action has begun.
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World Environment Day: Climate change causes 30 days of extreme heat
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