The article discusses the significant impact of climate extremes on society, particularly focusing on the effects of anthropogenic climate change. It highlights how events such as heatwaves and floods are projected to increase in frequency and intensity. Current policies are insufficient, potentially leading to a +2.7°C global temperature rise by the century's end, which would drastically elevate the lifetime exposure to these events for today's youth. By integrating climate projections with demographic data, the article estimates how many people will face unprecedented lifetime exposure to climate extremes, taking into account their vulnerability.
Given the projected increase in global mean temperature, young people today are likely to endure unprecedented lifetime exposure to climate extremes throughout their lives.
Current policies may lead to a global mean temperature increase to +2.7°C by century's end, significantly impacting future generations' exposure to climate extremes.
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