A stark new study by the University of Oxford has delivered an urgent climate warning: India is set to become one of the countries most severely impacted by extreme heat as global temperatures continue to rise. According to the research, if global warming reaches 2°C above pre-industrial levels by 2050, nearly half of the world’s population — about 3.79 billion people — will be exposed to dangerously high temperatures that threaten health, productivity and survival. India’s large population and already high baseline temperatures mean it will shoulder a disproportionate share of this heat burden, exacerbating risks to labourers, marginalised communities and those without access to cooling or healthcare. The study further shows that much of this harm will occur even earlier, as the world surpasses the 1.5°C threshold set under the Paris Agreement, demanding urgent adaptation measures now. As heatwaves intensify and affect daily life, energy demand for cooling will surge — deepening inequalities and straining infrastructure unless emissions are slashed and climate resilience is prioritised. Source: https://www.business-standard.com/amp/india-news/india-most-vulnerable-amid-extreme-heat-risks-says-new-oxford-study-126013100566_1.html
India Among the Most Vulnerable to Extreme Heat Risks, Oxford Study Warns
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