The Hidden Dangers of Heat: Why We're Failing to Adapt The sweltering heatwaves that have been scorching Europe and the United States this summer serve as a stark reminder of the growing threat of climate change.
While politicians and pundits have focused on the devastating impacts of flooding, a new report from McKinsey Global Institute reveals that heat is likely to affect far more people and account for a larger share of adaptation costs.
Heat related deaths, melted roads, and utility outages are becoming commonplace, yet our response has been woefully inadequate.