Impact of Heatwaves on Vulnerable Populations

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The chapter delves into the devastating effects of heatwaves on vulnerable populations globally, pointing out record temperatures leading to forest fires and heat-related deaths. It emphasizes the link between extreme heat vulnerability and inequality, highlighting policy recommendations and interventions such as providing access to essential resources and reworking labor regulations to address the increasing threat of heatwaves due to climate change.

As heatwaves become more frequent and intense, they exacerbate existing inequalities. The poor, sick and elderly are particularly vulnerable. How should governments respond? Universities depend on the high fees international students pay. Now Indian scholars are replacing the diminishing flow of Chinese ones (10:00). And full-body deodorant is all the rage: find out if you should be using it (16:15).

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