The Intelligence from The Economist To a greater degree: widespread heatwaves
Jul 19, 2022
Catherine Bragg, Environment editor for The Economist, delves into the growing menace of heatwaves exacerbated by climate change. She highlights alarming patterns of extreme weather, urging immediate government action to protect vulnerable populations. The discussion also touches on the unique transition of former FARC rebels in Colombia to tourism workers and the dire challenges facing Ukrainian farmers amid war, emphasizing the interconnectedness of these global crises and the urgent need for adaptation strategies.
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A Hotter Future
- Widespread heatwaves are intensifying and becoming more frequent due to climate change.
- This isn't a "new normal," as temperatures will keep rising with greenhouse gas emissions.
French Wildfires
- French wildfires near the Atlantic coast have prompted the mobilization of 2,000 firefighters and the evacuation of 16,000 people.
- The fires are described as intensely hot and difficult to control, devastating vast areas of forest.
Climate Change Link
- Climate change is the linking factor in concurrent heatwaves around the globe, not just Europe.
- These simultaneous heatwaves have become seven times more likely and more intense.