Urgent early warning systems and urban heat protections are needed with extreme heat events becoming more frequent.
GENEVA (AN) — Europe is in the midst of a dangerous heat wave, with record-breaking temperatures sweeping the continent in a stark warning that climate change intensifies heat events faster than many places adapt.
The World Meteorological Organization warned on Tuesday that the extreme heat is a "silent killer," now amplified by global warming, while also cautioning that a cold spell in South America serves as a reminder that low temperatures can also be a health threat.
A new report from the U.N. weather agency shows Asia has been heating up nearly twice as fast as the global average.
Much of the financial angst this year was caused by the absence and impending withdrawal of the United States.
The head of the International Peace Institute praised the treaty negotiators for their 'amazing' critical problem-solving.
'To be blunt, we cannot do everything,' WHO's chief said in announcing a management overhaul and other cuts.
The U.S. will remain a full member of UNESCO until its withdrawal officially takes effect at the close of next year.
Experts call it a 'slow-moving global catastrophe' for food, energy, and trade that will require systematic monitoring.
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