"Debunking the Myth: Extreme Heat as the Most Lethal Climate Disaster"

Extreme heat, exacerbated by the urban heat island effect and heat domes, is becoming the most lethal climate disaster, killing more people than all other disasters combined. The scorching temperatures, which have broken records worldwide, have devastating effects on both human health and infrastructure. Poorer areas in cities are particularly vulnerable due to lack of greenery and shade. While some steps have been taken to address the issue, such as expanding access to drinking water and setting up heat alert systems, more needs to be done at the city and federal level to mitigate the impacts of extreme heat and treat it as seriously as other climate disasters.