Southern Europe is battling a ferocious heatwave, which has been inflamed by carbon pollution and is leading to severe health risks to people with old age and those suffering from underlying health conditions.

Southern Europe, parts of US face intense heatwaves as temperatures soar even in Antarctica

Over 61,000 people died as a result of extreme heat during Europe's record-breaking summer last year, according to a study published on Monday (July 11). The study calls for increased efforts to protect against even deadlier heatwaves that are expected in the coming years.

Heat-related deaths in Europe soared to over 61,000 during record-breaking summer, study shows

British people are staring at a seemingly endless summer sun. Five more heatwaves are expected to bake the United Kingdom this year, with sizzling hot weather until September.

City dwellers hit British beaches; Mercury boosted by hot continental air

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Heat-related illnesses and deaths can be prevented, according to experts. Despite this, hundreds of people living in the United States, India and other hot parts of the world lose their lives every year.

Stay safe in extreme heat! Know the difference between heat stroke, heat exhaustion & heat cramps

From mountain peaks to ocean depths, climate change continued its advance in 2022. The relentless advance of climate change brought more droughts, flooding, and heat waves to communities around the world. This is according to the annual report from the world meteorological organization.

Climate change is continuing its advance, says UN report

A panel of government advisors on Tuesday advised Britain to remedy a "lost decade" of minimal planning to mitigate the worst effects of climate change. The report comes as the Conservative government readies to outline "energy security" amid the power crisis triggered by the Ukraine-Russia war.

Climate crisis: UK govt told to fix 'lost decade' of minimal planning, mitigation

In India during the past few decades, significant heat waves have been brought on by climate change. According to a World Bank assessment, India may soon be among the first countries in the world to face heat waves that exceed the threshold for human survival.

India could get heat waves that exceed threshold for human survival: Report

A report released on Friday (October 28) revealed that intensified heatwaves caused due to climate change has caused the world economy trillions of dollars over the past 30 years, with developing nations bearing the costs.

New study reveals heatwaves affect developing countries the most, increases global inequality

The UN and Red Cross have said that heat waves will become extreme in certain parts of the world within decades that human life there will be unsustainable.

WION Climate Tracker | UN warns: Heat waves to grow deadlier, will make places uninhabitable

Heatwaves will become so extreme in certain regions of the world within decades that human life there will be unsustainable, the United Nations and the Red Cross said Monday.

Life may become unsustainable due to extreme heatwaves, say UN and Red Cross

How climate change drives heatwaves and wildfires

Have you heard about heatflation? It is inflation driven by heat. Heatflation is already affecting Europe and China, it may also be silently affecting you. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: What is Heatflation? Is it affecting you?

China was hit this week by a rare convergence of record rainfall, heatwaves, and a tornado in the southern megacity of Guangzhou, displacing millions of people, damaging properties and swamping farmland, with more storms and floods on the way.

China hit by rare convergence of rainfall, heatwaves and a tornado

Heat waves will become more frequent in South Asia as the planet continues to warm at an alarming speed. Experts say that this is just a trailer for what the future might hold. Mariam Wardak gets you the complete report in this week's South Asia Diary.

South Asia Diary | Climate Change to Worsen Heat Waves

An extreme heat wave has gripped India and Pakistan, with no relief in sight south Asia is dealing with furnace like temperatures. Millions are sweltering in the heat and frequent waters and power shortages are the new normal.

Extreme heatwave breaks all records in India, April to become hottest summer month

Scientists have warned that one billion people could suffer the severe impact of a mere rise of two degrees in global temperature. The research, released by the Met Office of the United Kingdom, portrays a ''scary vision of the future,'' with experts saying that the world is ''woefully underprepared'' for what lies ahead.

'Scary vision of future': Rise in temperature by just 2C will make 1 billion people suffer

Troubled with rising temperatures, the calls for naming of the heatwaves are rising among the scientists in Greece. The scientists of the country have begun discussing the need to name and rank heatwaves.

Greece scientists look to name heatwaves in line with storms

At least 300 sudden deaths have been reported in Canada, as the country recorded its highest ever temperature amid scorching conditions that extended to the US Pacific Northwest.

Heatwave leads to over 300 sudden deaths in Canada

Heatwaves and droughts that have plagued Europe in the last seven years constitute the most extreme weather-related events in the region for over 2,000 years, a research posits.

Recent droughts and heatwaves in Europe worst in 2,000 years, study claims

Reeling from deadly bushfires and heatwaves, Australia recorded its hottest day ever on Tuesday at a high of 40.9C (105.6F). In its release on Tuesday, Australia's Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) said that temperatures in South Australia will begin to rise and "will continue to build in the coming days, pushing east into Victoria and New South Wales over the course of the week".

As Australia records hottest day, Southern town expected to near 50 degrees 

Soaring temperatures across Britain on Thursday (July 25) forced many people to take precautions against the heat. Temperatures in Britain hit their highest ever in the month of July, reaching of 36.9 degrees Celsius (98.42 degrees Fahrenheit), the Met Office said.

Penguins, park goers and passengers swelter in UK heatwave

Australia suffered its hottest month ever in January when widespread heatwaves exacerbated an already devastating drought, fuelled bushfires and contributed to mass fish deaths, officials reported Friday.

January was Australia's hottest month ever: Government

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