Researchers from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts in the UK and Germany suggested that heat-health action plans, early-warning systems, urban cooling interventions, and the integration of heat stress metrics in climate risk assessments may help reduce vulnerability to heat stress.
News
One billion more people face at least one day of extreme heat stress, compared to 1970s: Study
June 23, 2026Researchers from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts in the UK and Germany suggested that heat-health action plans, early-warning systems, urban cooling interventions, and the integration of heat stress metrics in climate risk assessments may help reduce vulnerability to heat stress.