May Day: Excessive heat putting workers at risk
More than 70% of workers worldwide are at risk of exposure to excessive heat, posing significant threats to their safety, health
This summer can be India’s hottest & most humid on record: Study shows 68% likelihood
‘Strong‐to‐very‐strong El Nino’ at the end of 2023 suggests the tropics could likely experience mean daily maximum wet‐bulb …
Heatwave and hot winds claim two lives in Bihar
IMD issues ‘yellow’ alert for heatwaves in over a dozen districts in the state
Europe fastest-warming continent, shows WMO 2023 report
European waters were the warmest on record in 2023
ILO flags risk of excessive heat to 2.4 billion workers globally; Indian workers among those at high risk
Increase in workforce at risk can be attributed to both rising temperatures, growing labour force
World Bank study reveals high temperatures linked to lower exam scores in Ethiopia
Students exposed to higher temperatures during the school year, particularly on exam days, tend to perform worse than their cooler-climate …
Occupational heat exposure doubles risk of miscarriages or stillbirths
Most heat-exposed workers had urogenital symptoms, which might be associated with pregnancy-related complications
Heat stress singes India most; ILO pegs cost at 34 mn jobs in 2030
Report projects 2% working hours to be lost worldwide every year by 2030
Simply Put: One Nation, One Weather
Research reveals who’s been hit hardest by global warming in their lifetime — and the answer may surprise you
The most perceptible warming is found in tropical regions
New Lancet health report lists how bad climate change can hit India
Expect more malnutrition as yield potential of key crops shrink
Climate crisis threatens truffle production but could put UK species back on the menu
Summer drought & heat can be detrimental to truffle harvests
Climate impact on health: India’s heat-related deaths went up by 55%, finds Lancet data
Countries, companies continue to make choices threatening health of the people
Heat index is a critical tool to help beat heat stress
Heat index correlates thermoregulation, relative humidity and the air temperature
Not-so-sweet climate impact: Heatwave in Bihar affecting litchi, mango harvest
Farmers increasing irrigation, harvesting before time to save from losses
Mocha brings high humidity, heat-related illnesses for coastal Odisha residents
Low-level winds bringing in moisture from Bay of Bengal to blame
Duration of heavy work to halve for 800 million people if world warms 2°C: Report provides solutions to tackle heat stress
Reducing greenhous gas emissions, institutional adaptation measures best options
Restricting global temperature rise to 1.5°C could help India lower drought, river flooding, biodiversity loss risk: Study
Limiting temperature rise could reduce drought impact on humans by 70% and agricultural land by 21%
In India, 191 billion potential labour hours were lost due to heat exposure in 2022: Lancet
Agricultural workers are the worst affected in many countries, with the burden often shifting to those in construction in higher income …
Extreme heat is particularly hard on older adults — an aging population and climate change are putting ever more people at risk
Apart from individual precautionary measures, community-scale adaptations also are needed
India sees hottest February since 1901
Average maximum temperature was 29.54 degrees Celsius, sets precedent for a blistering summer
Blazing India: Odisha’s work not yet over
The state has certainly been able to reduce heatwave deaths by putting very strong prevention measures. However, its efforts to build long-term …
There is a link between heat and mental health; and climate change is making it more pronounced
There has been an increase in footfall at major psychiatric hospitals in the country since March, an unusually hot month this year
FAO focuses on heat stress protection measures for agriculture, forestry workers
Emphasising that dehydration leads to productivity declines, a report urges workers and employers to drink several litres of water throughout the day
Africa’s first heat officer is based in Freetown — 5 things that should be on her agenda
Significant proportion of urban dwellers who are poor and those whose living conditions do not provide adequate shelter from heat risks make …