#ClimateCrisis #Heatwaves
Nearly 5 billion people worldwide faced extreme heat in mid-June, linked to climate crisis. Heatwaves occur more frequently and are 1.5C warmer, with devastating impacts in India, China, Saudi Arabia, and the US. Urgent fossil fuel transitions are needed to combat escalating global heat. read more
#Pregnancy #Heatwaves
Pregnant people are more vulnerable to heat exhaustion, affecting unborn babies, as extreme heatwaves increase preterm birth rates. Black and Hispanic mothers, and those with lower incomes, are at higher risk. Research shows the need for targeted heat stress advice. read more