"Billions at Risk: The Devastating Impact of Global Heating on Human Populations"

About 2 billion people will live in hazardous heat conditions by the end of the century if climate policies continue on their current trajectory, according to new research. Extreme heat can result in a range of illnesses and death, and the elderly, infants and children, pregnant women, outdoor and manual workers, athletes and the poor are particularly vulnerable. Cities around the world are introducing the new role of chief heat officer to deal with inevitable temperature increases, and strategies include preparedness, awareness, and adaptation, such as creating more green spaces in the city.