As the climate crisis progresses, the number of extremely hot days around the US could more than double, according to a peer-reviewed study and report from the Union of Concerned Scientists. Toward the end of the century, 54 days a year could feel that hot, researchers with the science advocacy group found. The new data comes as an oppressive heat wave spreads across the eastern two-thirds of the United States, with heat warnings and advisories issued in nearly half of all US states. “Nearly everywhere, people will experience more days of dangerous heat even in the next few decades.”The data shows what would happen under current climate policies. In preparation for rising temperatures, the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre this week launched a heat wave guide for cities.

Source: The Guardian July 18, 2019 14:13 UTC