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- 1Heatwave season now lasts 39 days longer, study finds●Heatwave season has quietly grown by 39 days, arriving sooner and lasting longer
New reporting indicates the global heatwave season has grown by roughly 39 days, with extreme heat now arriving earlier in the year and lingering longer before it ends. The finding adds to growing evidence that warming temperatures are extending dangerous heat periods worldwide, raising concerns about health risks, strain on power grids, and impacts on agriculture as communities face prolonged exposure to high temperatures.
- 2Finance is key barrier to extreme heat solutions: UNEP▼Finance is key barrier to roll out solutions to weather extreme heat: UNEP climate head
The head of the UN Environment Programme says a lack of finance is the main obstacle to deploying solutions that help communities withstand extreme heat. The warning comes as heatwaves intensify worldwide, and it puts pressure on governments and lenders to fund adaptation measures such as cooling infrastructure and urban planning before the next severe heat season.