New Study Reveals Alarming Impact of Climate Change on Heat Waves: Longer Duration, Higher Temperatures, and Increased Harm to Communities

A recent study has found that climate change is causing giant heat waves to⁢ move more slowly across the planet, resulting​ in prolonged⁢ exposure⁤ to higher temperatures ‌over larger ​areas, which is affecting more people. This study is more comprehensive than previous⁣ research, focusing not only on temperature and area, but also on the duration and movement of high heat across continents. According to the study, from 1979 to 1983, global heat waves lasted an average of eight days, but from 2016 to 2020, this increased to​ 12 days. The study also highlighted that Eurasia experienced longer-lasting heat waves, while​ Africa saw a slowdown, ‍and North ​America and⁢ Australia experienced the greatest increases ‌in overall magnitude. Climate scientist Michael Wehner warns that this research serves as a clear warning ⁣that climate ⁣change is making heat waves even more dangerous. For more information, you can read the full article on phys.org.