Beat the heat: What to do in a heat wave to dodge a summer nightmare
September 5, 2023
Is the whole world heating up or is it just us? Learn what to do in a heat wave by following these 9 proven hacks.
Prepare for heat waves
Heatwaves have real, tangible impacts on our planet & on us.
7 facts to show the gravity of heatwaves & the need for preparedness:
- National heat records are being shattered. Thailand’s at 45.4°C. Vietnam & Laos hit 44.2°C & 43.5°C respectively. Australia & Uruguay a blistering 50.7°C.
- More of us are feeling the heat. 125 million more between 2000 and 2016 to be exact.
- The hottest eight global temperature records have all been documented in the last eight years.
- Global Surface Temperature Trends are on the way up, highlighting the increasing prevalence of heatwaves.
- Heatwaves are now more intense and frequent, and these trends are projected to worsen with global warming.
- The number of days with two or more heatwaves has increased sevenfold, translating to almost every day from May to September.
The escalating threat of heatwaves mean it's more important than ever to prepare for and mitigate their impacts.