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Europe’s dry riverbeds and scorched earth – in pictures
Severe drought and extreme heat across Europe have left riverbeds dry and landscapes scorched. Wildfires have spread across multiple countries as the continent endures an intense summer. Images show the stark impact on rivers, farmland and natural habitats, highlighting the growing consequences of climate-driven weather extremes affecting communities and ecosystems throughout the region.
It’s getting hotter in classrooms and on playgrounds – schools aren’t ready to handle extreme temperatures
Schools increasingly starting in July or August face growing heat risks as climate change intensifies summers. Many school buildings lack air conditioning, and outdoor spaces offer little shade. Extreme heat harms children's health, attendance, and learning. Experts warn districts are underprepared, urging investments in cooling infrastructure, adjusted schedules, and heat action plans to protect students and staff.
Extreme heat costing India’s poorest workers 2% of GDP, survey finds
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India's informal workers lose around $78 billion in wages annually due to extreme heat, equivalent to roughly 2% of GDP, according to a survey. Productivity declines and heat-related illness among the country's poorest workers are driving the losses, with conditions expected to worsen as temperatures continue to intensify due to climate change.
For Pregnant Women in Hong Kong, Extreme Heat Is a Silent Threat with No Warning
Matched: climate
Hong Kong's pregnant women face growing health risks from intensifying heatwaves, yet receive little to no guidance from medical authorities about heat-related dangers. As climate change drives more extreme summers across Asia, researchers warn that exposure to high temperatures during pregnancy is linked to complications including preterm birth, but public health systems have been slow to respond.