Heat waves are scorching countries around the world — including parts of the U.S. and Europe — and bringing temperatures that are dangerous to human health.
Of course, it’s always hotter in summer. But the heat waves today are not the same as those 60 years ago. The warming climate is making heat waves more intense and they are lasting longer too.
When high temperatures stick around for such prolonged periods in places that are used to such sweltering weather, risks increase for both humans and the infrastructure meant to support them.
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