extreme heat
Climate Change Explained: Is Earth Becoming Too Hot for Human Habitation?
Dec 05, 2025 11:26 am CST
A climate scientist explains the real impacts of global warming on human habitability, exploring how increasing temperatures and humidity create dangerous conditions in certain regions while addressing common concerns about Earth's future livability and potential solutions through clean energy.
India's Climate Crisis: 20 Heatwave Days in 2024 with 6.6 Days Directly Linked to Climate Change, Reports Lancet Study
Oct 29, 2025 09:33 am CST
A new Lancet report reveals Indians experienced nearly 20 heatwave days in 2024, with one-third directly caused by climate change. This extreme heat resulted in 247 billion lost labor hours, primarily affecting agricultural workers, and USD 194 billion in potential income losses. The study also documents increases in heat-related deaths and air pollution fatalities, highlighting the urgent health and economic consequences of continued fossil fuel dependence.